chape — meaning in English

English meaning

• cope verb To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• screed noun A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long.
• slab noun A thick, flat piece of a hard material, such as stone or concrete.

Senses

chape is used for these senses in English:

• clevis A U-shaped coupling having holes at each end, through which a bolt is run; used especially to fit attachments to a tractor or other vehicle as it allows a degree of rotation about the bolt.
• cope (liturgy) A long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass.
• screed A smooth, flat layer of concrete, plaster, or similar material, especially if acting as a base for paving stones, tiles, wooden planks, etc.
• slab A large, flat piece of solid material; a solid object that is large and flat.

cope — full definition

1. verb To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
2. noun (slang) A coping mechanism, comforting belief, or self-delusion someone relies on to get through a hard situation.

screed — full definition

1. noun A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long.
2. noun A speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism.
3. noun Chiefly in the plural form screeds: a large quantity.
4. noun Senses relating to building construction and masonry.

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