cov·er·ing
cov·er·ing/ˈkəv(ə)riNG/
noun
a thing used to cover something else, typically in order to protect or conceal it.
"a vinyl floor covering"
synonyms: awning, tarpaulin, cowling, casing, housing, wrapping, wrapper, cover, envelope, sheath, sheathing, sleeve, jacket, lid, top, cap
adjective
(of shooting) carried out to protect an exposed person from an enemy.
"we retreated behind spurts of covering fire"
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verb · 1. : to conceal something illicit, blameworthy, or embarrassing from notice. —usually used with up. cover up for a careless coworker · 2. : to act as a ...
cover verb (BE/GIVE ENOUGH) ... to be or give enough money to pay for something: cover the cost The selling price barely covered the cost of the raw materials.
verb · to place or spread something over so as to protect or conceal · to provide with a covering; clothe · to put a garment, esp a hat, on (the body or head) · to ...
a : to be responsible for selling or providing something to all the people in (an area) for a company, organization, etc. One salesperson covers the whole state ...
[intransitive] cover for somebody to do someone's work or duties while they are away I'm covering for Jane while she's on leave.
cover verb uses ; 1. · If you · something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it. Cover the casserole with a tight-fitting ...
Present participle or participial adjective from cover (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English participle form of coveren, keveren (“to cover”). Verb edit.
verb. provide with a covering or cause to be covered. “cover her face with a handkerchief”. “cover the child with a blanket”. “cover the grave with flowers”.
coveringcov‧er‧ing /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ noun ; 1 COVER[singular] something that covers or hides something a light covering of snow ; 2 → coverings ...
May 22, 2024 · COVERING meaning: 1. a layer of something that covers something else: 2. a layer of something that covers something…. Learn more.