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covering
noun
The work of applying something
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noun
The work of applying something
“The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”
noun
The act of protecting something by covering it
noun
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
“The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
noun
An artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
noun
A natural object that covers or envelops
“Under a covering of dust”
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The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
A complete bleach requires several applications
The surface was ready for a coating of paint
The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
Under a covering of dust
The fox was flushed from its cover
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