Cope
WordNet
noun
(1) Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
verb
(2) Come to terms or deal successfully with
"We got by on just a gallon of gas"
"They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
From from
Verb
- To deal effectively with something difficult, (often cope with)
- To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.
- To clip the beak or talons of a bird.
Noun
- A long, loose cloak worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions.
- Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle
- A covering piece on top of a wall exposed to the weather, usually made of metal, masonry, or stone and sloped to carry off water.
- The top part of a sand casting mold.
Verb
- To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.
- I wanted to become a finish carpenter, but I just couldn't cope.