Covering Definition & Meaning

covering
noun
  1. a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
  2. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
  3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
  4. the act of protecting something by covering it
  5. the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"

Synonyms for covering

application noun

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

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broad adj

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; "wide roads"; "a wide necktie"; "wide margins

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coating noun

a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint" a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the

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cover noun

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness

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masking noun

the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

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overhanging
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protective adj

intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a protective covering

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screening noun

the display of a motion picture fabric of metal or plastic mesh the act of concealing the existence of something by

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shielding noun

the act of shielding from harm a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay

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wide adv

with or by a broad space; "stand with legs wide apart"; "ran wide around left end" to the fullest extent possible

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"Covering" in song lyrics

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  • "And refuse to remove that eyelid covering"
    The Cross Movement — Aqua Live
  • "And the rejection of the blood covering"
    The Cross Movement — Remember
  • "window covering"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does covering mean?
a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" the act of protecting something by covering it the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
What part of speech is covering?
Covering is a noun.
How many definitions does covering have?
Covering has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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