cop

Definition

  • n. uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
  • v. take by theft
  • v. take into custody

Word forms

Past tense
copped
Past participle
copped
Present participle
copping
Third person singular
cops

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The cop helped the lost child find his parents.

  2. vt.

    The teacher coped the student's attention by asking a question.