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   Cov·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" Similar awningtarpaulincowlingcasinghousingwrappingwrappercoverenvelopesheathsheathingsleevejacketlidtopcap
   • ▪ a layer of something that covers something else: "the sky was obscured by a covering of cloud" Similar layercoatingcoatcovercarpetblanketoverlaytoppingdustingcloakmantlecanopyfilmsheetveneercrustsurfaceskimskinthicknessdepositveilpallshroud

   adjective

   • 1. (of shooting) carried out to protect an exposed person from an enemy: "we retreated behind spurts of covering fire"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › coveringcovering | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of covering – Learner’s Dictionary. covering. noun [ C ] uk / ˈkʌvərɪŋ / us. Add to word list. a layer that covers something: a thick covering of snow. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn words you need to communicate with confidence.

3. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › coveringcovering | meaning of covering in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   covering meaning, definition, what is covering: something that covers or hides something...: Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOVERING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ C ] uk / ˈkʌvərɪŋ / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. a layer that covers something: a thick covering of snow. (Definition of covering from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › coveringCovering - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Detailed Meaning of 'covering' It is commonly used to describe an outer layer or protective barrier that shields or hides an object, surface, or area. Coverings can take various forms, such as clothing, fabrics, blankets, or layers of protection like roofs, awnings, or canopies.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › coveringCovering Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   [count] : an object or substance that goes over or on top of something especially in order to hide or protect it. The ground was hidden under a covering [= cover] of snow. floor/wall/window coverings. COVERING meaning: an object or substance that goes over or on top of something especially in order to hide or protect it.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › cover_1cover verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of cover verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › coveringcovering | meaning in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   covering definition: a layer that covers something: . Learn more.