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   Cove

   /kōv/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small sheltered bay.
   • ▪ a sheltered recess, especially in the side of a mountain. dialect
   • 2. a concave arch or arched molding, especially one formed at the junction of a wall with a ceiling.

   Word Origin Old Englishcofa ‘chamber, cave’, of Germanic origin; related to German Koben ‘pigsty, pen’. cove1 (sense 1) dates from the late 16th century.

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   What does Cove mean?

   • A cove is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards so that the sea is partly enclosed . ...a hillside overlooking Fairview Cove. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. Also called: coving architecture Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 2.

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   What are the characteristics of a cove?

   • Coves usually have narrow, restricted entrances, are often circular or oval, and are often situated within a larger bay. The seashore is quite rocky, but there are several beautiful coves with sandy beaches. Aside from the main channel of the lake are many coves, perfect for fishing.

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   What is a cove in a sentence?

   • What they saw was the yacht Eagle, not far from the bluff, under full mainsail, standing out of the cove. Cove definition: a small indentation or recess in the shoreline of a sea, lake, or river.. See examples of COVE used in a sentence.

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   What is a cove & a beach?

   • Between the longer beaches and smaller coves lies an inlet, the mouth of the only river system on the island. Coves usually have narrow, restricted entrances, are often circular or oval, and are often situated within a larger bay. The seashore is quite rocky, but there are several beautiful coves with sandy beaches.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cove, from a recessed place to a small sheltered bay. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   Cove is a noun that means a curved part of a coast or a small bay. It can also refer to a man or a type of ceiling molding. Learn how to use cove in sentences and see translations in different languages.

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   A cove is a curved part of a coast that partly surrounds an area of water, or a long, curved piece of wood, plaster, etc. placed along the top edge of a wall. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of cove, and see examples and translations in different languages.

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   noun. a small indentation or recess in the shoreline of a sea, lake, or river. a sheltered nook. a hollow or recess in a mountain; cave; cavern. a narrow pass between woods or hills. a sheltered area between woods or hills. Architecture. a concave surface or molding.

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   3 days ago · A cove is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards so that the sea is partly enclosed. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of cove in British and American English.

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   Cove can mean a small bay, a recess, a cave, or a fellow. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of cove from various dictionaries and sources.

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   Learn the meaning of cove as a noun, a small bay or a secluded place, with examples and pictures. Also find out the origin and usage of cove in British and American English.