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- DictionaryCov·er·ing/ˈkəv(ə)riNG/
noun
- 1. a thing used to cover something else, typically in order to protect or conceal it: "a vinyl floor covering"
adjective
- 1. (of shooting) carried out to protect an exposed person from an enemy: "we retreated behind spurts of covering fire"
Meaning of covering in English. covering. noun [ C ] uk / ˈkʌv. ə r.ɪŋ / us / ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɪŋ / Add to word list. a layer of something that covers something else: a light covering of snow. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Coverings and layers. a blanket of something idiom. beeswax wrap. blanket. brazen. casing. diaphragm. lagging. lamellar.
Definitions of covering. noun. a natural object that covers or envelops. “under a covering of dust” synonyms: cover, natural covering. see more. noun. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) see more. noun. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it.
to place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth. Synonyms: enwrap, envelop, overspread, overlay. to provide with a covering or top: Cover the pot with a lid. to protect or conceal (the body, head, etc.) with clothes, a hat, etc; wrap. to bring upon (oneself): He covered himself with glory by his exploits.
noun. 1. cover, protection, coating, overlay, housing, casing, top, clothing, wrapping, wrap, shelter, layer, blanket, wrapper Sawdust was used as a hygienic floor covering. adjective. 1. explanatory, accompanying, introductory, descriptive Include a covering letter with your CV.
Definition of covering noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
[transitive] to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it. cover something with something Cover the chicken loosely with foil. She covered her face with her hands. cover something I covered my mouth to stifle a yawn. (figurative) He laughed to cover (= hide) his nervousness. Extra Examples.
to put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something: The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes. Snow covered the hillsides. cover someone with something She covered him with a blanket. cover someone up with something My parents would cover me up with a quilt and I slept in the back of the car.
