Definition of Covering

1. Noun. A natural object that covers or envelops. "The fox was flushed from its cover"


2. Noun. An artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it).

3. Noun. The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it. "The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
Exact synonyms: Cover, Masking, Screening
Generic synonyms: Concealing, Concealment, Hiding
Derivative terms: Cover, Cover, Cover, Mask, Screen

4. Noun. The act of protecting something by covering it.
Generic synonyms: Protection
Specialized synonyms: Dressing, Grooming
Derivative terms: Cover, Cover

5. Noun. The work of applying something. "The surface was ready for a coating of paint"

Definition of Covering

1. n. Anything which covers or conceals, as a roof, a screen, a wrapper, clothing, etc.

Definition of Covering

1. Noun. That which covers something. ¹

2. Noun. Action of the verb ''to cover''. ¹

3. Verb. (present participle of cover) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Covering

1. something that covers [n -S]

Medical Definition of Covering

1. A surrounding layer; something that covers or encloses, forming an outer layer. See: tunica. Coverings of spermatic cord, coverings of the spermatic cord, including external and internal spermatic fasciae, and cremasteric muscle and fascia. Synonym: tunicae funiculi spermatici. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Covering

covered
covered bridge
covered bridges
covered call
covered calls
covered couch
covered option
covered smut
covered stadium
covered stand
covered wagon
coverer
coverers
covereth
coveries
covering fire
covering letter
covering letters
covering material
covering number
covering space
covering spaces
coverings
coverless
coverlet
coverlets
coverlid
coverlids
covermeter

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