0 a row of stones, bricks, or other material, often rounded or sloping, that forms the top part of a wall:
1 the fact of dealing successfully with problems or difficult situations:
The 2-year-old could swim across the pool unassisted, grab the coping and climb out of the pool.
Floodwater came within two inches of the top of the copings.
As a teenager he struggled to find acceptance from his peers and turned to drugs as a coping mechanism.
Talking about feelings can help kids develop coping mechanisms for tough times in life.
Many treatments and coping strategies can help a person overcome feelings of depression.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy involves a wide variety of coping skills and relaxation methods.
