Cope
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001344
To cut or shape the end of a molding or piece of trim to fit precisely against the profile of another molding, creating an interlocking joint. This technique is used in carpentry to achieve tight-fitting internal corners, especially when the walls are not perfectly square. A coping saw is a common tool employed for this precise cutting operation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001344 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Abdeckkappe; Spanish: remate; French: chaperon |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Cope",
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"definition": "To cut or shape the end of a molding or piece of trim to fit precisely against the profile of another molding, creating an interlocking joint. This technique is used in carpentry to achieve tight-fitting internal corners, especially when the walls are not perfectly square. A coping saw is a common tool employed for this precise cutting operation.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Abdeckkappe",
"es": "remate",
"fr": "chaperon"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cope/"
}
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