cope

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Religion Formal · Technical

n. a long, loose cloak worn by priests during special ceremonies.

n. a long, semicircular ecclesiastical vestment worn by Christian clergy during processions and other ceremonial functions.

Español:capa pluvial

“The bishop wore a golden cope for the special anniversary service.”

“The cathedral's treasury contains several medieval copes, intricately embroidered with silver thread and depicting scenes from the lives of the saints.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical

n. a covering on top of a wall that helps water run off.

n. a finishing or protective cap or top course of a wall, usually sloped to shed water.

“The stone cope on the garden wall prevented rain from damaging the bricks.”

“The architect specified a lead cope for the parapet to ensure long-term protection against moisture ingress in the coastal climate.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal

n. a way of thinking that helps you ignore a sad or hopeless truth.

n. a coping mechanism or rationalisation used to endure a difficult or unchangeable reality, often implying the person is in denial.

“He says he likes being single, but his friends think it is just a cope.”

“Critics argued that the company's optimistic press release was a massive cope intended to distract shareholders from the falling stock price.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal

interj. a rude way to tell someone to stop complaining and just deal with their problems.

interj. a contemptuous dismissal used to mock someone who has suffered a setback, suggesting they should simply accept their misfortune.

“When he complained about losing the game, the other players just replied, 'Cope.'”

“The comment section was flooded with one-word replies of 'Cope' after the controversial influencer tried to justify his actions.”