1. A thin metal covering or cap. 2. An adaptive or otherwise successful method of dealing with individual or environmental situations that involve psychologic or physiologic stress or threat.
- transfer c. in dentistry, a metallic, acrylic resin or other covering or cap used to position a die in an impression.
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cop·ing (kōpґing) a metal cap shaped like a truncated cone, which fits over the prepared natural tooth and serves as an abutment for dentures. Called also cope and thimble.Medical dictionary. 2011.