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Definition of Covering
1. Noun. A natural object that covers or envelops. "The fox was flushed from its cover"
Exact synonyms: Cover, Natural Covering
Generic synonyms: Natural Object
Specialized synonyms: Scale, Shell, Test, Body Covering, Case, Sheath, Integument, Blanket, Mantle, Crust, Encrustation, Incrustation, Envelope, Cap, Hood, Indument, Indumentum, Roof, Shell, Eggshell, Shell, Skim, Slough, Snowcap, Vesture, Peridium, Pericarp, Seed Vessel, Chlamys, Floral Envelope, Perianth, Perigone, Perigonium, Sac, Theca, Indusium, Bark
Derivative terms: Cover
Generic synonyms: Natural Object
Specialized synonyms: Scale, Shell, Test, Body Covering, Case, Sheath, Integument, Blanket, Mantle, Crust, Encrustation, Incrustation, Envelope, Cap, Hood, Indument, Indumentum, Roof, Shell, Eggshell, Shell, Skim, Slough, Snowcap, Vesture, Peridium, Pericarp, Seed Vessel, Chlamys, Floral Envelope, Perianth, Perigone, Perigonium, Sac, Theca, Indusium, Bark
Derivative terms: Cover
2. Noun. An artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it).
Generic synonyms: Artefact, Artifact
Specialized synonyms: Artificial Skin, Bootleg, Bubble, Canopy, Casing, Chafing Gear, Cloak, Cloth Covering, Article Of Clothing, Clothing, Habiliment, Vesture, Wear, Wearable, Coat, Coating, Cover Plate, Drape, Earmuff, Fig Leaf, Finger, Flap, Floor Cover, Floor Covering, Folder, Footgear, Footwear, Exhaust Hood, Hood, Hood, Imbrication, Lapping, Overlapping, Instep, Mask, Matting, Mercy Seat, Paddle Box, Paddle-box, Planking, Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering, Concealment, Cover, Covert, Screen, Swathing, Thumb, Toe, Cover, Top, Upholstery, Wrap, Wrapper, Wrapping
Derivative terms: Cover
Specialized synonyms: Artificial Skin, Bootleg, Bubble, Canopy, Casing, Chafing Gear, Cloak, Cloth Covering, Article Of Clothing, Clothing, Habiliment, Vesture, Wear, Wearable, Coat, Coating, Cover Plate, Drape, Earmuff, Fig Leaf, Finger, Flap, Floor Cover, Floor Covering, Folder, Footgear, Footwear, Exhaust Hood, Hood, Hood, Imbrication, Lapping, Overlapping, Instep, Mask, Matting, Mercy Seat, Paddle Box, Paddle-box, Planking, Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering, Concealment, Cover, Covert, Screen, Swathing, Thumb, Toe, Cover, Top, Upholstery, Wrap, Wrapper, Wrapping
Derivative terms: Cover
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
Generic synonyms: Concealing, Concealment, Hiding
Derivative terms: Cover, Cover, Cover, Mask, Screen
4. Noun. The act of protecting something by covering it.
5. Noun. The work of applying something. "The surface was ready for a coating of paint"
Exact synonyms: Application, Coating
Generic synonyms: Manual Labor, Manual Labour
Specialized synonyms: Anointing, Anointment, Fumigation, Foliation, Galvanisation, Galvanization, Lubrication, Pavage, Paving, Painting, Spraying, Tin-plating, Tinning, Tinning, Paperhanging, Papering, Daubing, Plastering, Plating, Scumble, Tiling, Waxing, Facing, Lining
Derivative terms: Apply, Coat
Generic synonyms: Manual Labor, Manual Labour
Specialized synonyms: Anointing, Anointment, Fumigation, Foliation, Galvanisation, Galvanization, Lubrication, Pavage, Paving, Painting, Spraying, Tin-plating, Tinning, Tinning, Paperhanging, Papering, Daubing, Plastering, Plating, Scumble, Tiling, Waxing, Facing, Lining
Derivative terms: Apply, Coat
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)