cope cope /ˈkoʊp/

noun

1. A long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions  ( cope )
   a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
    The bishop wore a golden cope during the ceremonial procession.
   The bishop wore a golden cope during the ceremonial procession.
   
   
2. Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall  ( cope , header , coping )
   brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
   
   

verb

1. () Succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available  ( contend , make do , make out , cope , deal , get by , grapple , manage )
   succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
    We got by on just a gallon of gas
   We got by on just a gallon of gas
    They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
   They made do on half a loaf of bread every day