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   covering

   /ˈkʌv(ə)rɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. a thing used to protect, decorate, or conceal something else: "a vinyl floor covering" Similar awningtarpaulincowlingcasinghousingwrappingwrappercoverenvelopesheathsheathingsleevejacketlidtopcap
   • ▪ a layer of something that covers something else: "the sky was obscured by a covering of cloud" Similar layercoatingcoatcovercarpetblanketoverlaytoppingdustingcloakmantlecanopyfilmsheetveneercrustsurfaceskimskinthicknessdepositveilpallshroud

   adjective

   • 1. (of shooting) carried out to protect an exposed person from an enemy: "we retreated behind spurts of covering fire"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › coveringCovering Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and adjective meanings of covering, with synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases. Find out how to use covering in a letter, a blanket, a curtain, or a veil.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of covering in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of covering as a noun meaning a layer of something that covers something else. Find out how to say covering in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › coveringCOVERING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Covering is a noun that means something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth. It can also refer to the buying of securities or commodities to return them to the lender, or to the act of covering ground in military or sports.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › coveringCovering - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   1 day ago · noun. a natural object that covers or envelops. “under a covering of dust”. synonyms: cover, natural covering. see more. a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals. the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusk or a brachiopod. a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › coverCover Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Your balance is insufficient to cover the check. (2) : to maintain a check on especially by patrolling. motorcycle police covering the highways. (3) : to protect by contrivance or expedient. 2. a. : to hide from sight or knowledge : conceal.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of cover in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of cover as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use cover in different contexts, such as covering something, covering someone, covering a cost, or covering a topic.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › coveringCOVERING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of the word covering with examples from various sources.