Coping (Noun)
Meaning
Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The coping on the old stone wall had been weathered to a soft gray color over the years.
- The bricklayer carefully placed the coping stones along the top of the wall to create a decorative edge.
- The architect specified that the coping should be made of a durable material to withstand the elements.
- The coping on the garden wall was cracked and needed to be repaired before the winter rains set in.
- The mason used a level to ensure the coping was perfectly horizontal and evenly spaced.