1. A long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
   "The bishop donned his ornate cope for the Easter mass"
    
2. Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
   "The mason carefully placed the cope stones along the garden wall";
   - header, coping

1. Engage with and attempt to overcome a difficulty or challenge
   "She coped well with the stress";
   - contend, deal, grapple, manage

Derived forms: copes, coped, coping

Type of: brick, cloak

Part of: wall

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