English dictionary
covering
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the work of applying something
noun
- the act of protecting something by covering it
noun
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
noun
- an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
noun
- a natural object that covers or envelops
Example sentences
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