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What does cope mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word cope? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To deal effectively with something difficult.
  2. To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.
  3. (falconry) To clip the beak or talons of a bird.
Noun
  1. A long, loose cloak worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions.
  2. Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle.
  3. The "vault" or "canopy" of the skies, heavens etc.
  4. (construction) 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.
  5. (foundry) The top part of a sand casting mold.
  6. An ancient tribute due to the lord of the soil, out of the lead mines in Derbyshire, England.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.
  2. (intransitive) To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow.
Verb
  1. (obsolete) To bargain for; to buy.
  2. (obsolete) To exchange or barter.
  3. (obsolete) To make return for; to requite; to repay.
  4. (obsolete) To match oneself against; to meet; to encounter.
  5. (obsolete) To encounter; to meet; to have to do with.
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