Definition of covering, Meaning of covering, Translation of covering

bed covering Click to Search bed covering
noun decorative cover for a bed • Syn: bedspread, bedcover, bed cover, counterpane, spread • Hypernyms: bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding • Hyponyms: coverlet, quilted bedspread

body covering Click to Search body covering
noun any covering for the body or a body part • Hypernyms: covering, natural covering, cover • Hyponyms: hide, pelt, skin, feather, plume, plumage, protective covering, tegument, cutis, exuviae, hair, headful, epicranium, exoskeleton • Part Meronyms: hypodermis

cloth covering Click to Search cloth covering
noun a covering made of cloth • Hypernyms: covering • Hyponyms: antimacassar, back, bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding, blindfold, bosom, burial garment, cosy, tea cosy, cozy, tea cozy, dressing, medical dressing, elbow, eyepatch, patch, havelock, knee, lap, lap covering, leg, seat, shoulder, skirt, sleeve, arm, slipcover

covering Click to Search covering
noun 1. the work of applying something - example : the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine - example : a complete bleach requires several applications - example : the surface was ready for a coating of paint • Syn: application, coating • Derivationally related forms: coat (for: coating), apply (for: application) • Hypernyms: manual labor, manual labour • Hyponyms: anointing, anointment, fumigation, foliation, galvanization, galvanisation, lubrication, paving, pavage, painting, spraying, tinning, tin-plating, papering, paperhanging, plastering, daubing, plating, scumble, tiling, waxing, lining, facing 2. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it - example : the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft • Syn: cover, screening, masking • Derivationally related forms: mask (for: masking), screen (for: screening), cover, cover (for: cover) • Hypernyms: concealment, concealing, hiding 3. a natural object that covers or envelops - example : under a covering of dust - example : the fox was flushed from its cover • Syn: natural covering, cover • Derivationally related forms: cover • Hypernyms: natural object • Hyponyms: scale, shell, test, body covering, sheath, case, integument, blanket, mantle, crust, incrustation, encrustation, envelope, hood, cap, indumentum, indument, roof, eggshell, skim, slough, snowcap, vesture, peridium, pericarp, seed vessel, perianth, chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium, theca, sac, indusium, bark 4. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • Derivationally related forms: cover • Hypernyms: artifact, artefact • Hyponyms: artificial skin, bootleg, bubble, canopy, casing, chafing gear, cloak, cloth covering, clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment, coating, coat, cover plate, drape, earmuff, fig leaf, finger, flap, floor cover, floor covering, folder, footwear, footgear, hood, exhaust hood, imbrication, overlapping, lapping, instep, mask, matting, mercy seat, paddle box, paddle-box, planking, protective covering, protective cover, protection, screen, cover, covert, concealment, swathing, thumb, toe, top, upholstery, wrapping, wrap, wrapper 5. the act of protecting something by covering it • Derivationally related forms: cover • Hypernyms: protection • Hyponyms: dressing, grooming

covering fire Click to Search covering fire
noun fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations - example : artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal • Syn: cover • Derivationally related forms: cover (for: cover) • Hypernyms: fire, firing

covering letter Click to Search covering letter
noun a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information • Syn: cover letter • Hypernyms: letter, missive

covering material Click to Search covering material
noun a material used by builders to cover surfaces • Hypernyms: building material • Hyponyms: fiberglass, fibreglass, linoleum, lino, plaster, puddle

floor covering Click to Search floor covering
noun a covering for a floor (Freq. 1) • Syn: floor cover • Hypernyms: covering • Hyponyms: mat, parquetry, parqueterie, rug, carpet, carpeting

head covering Click to Search head covering
noun a garment that covers the head and face (Freq. 1) • Syn: veil • Derivationally related forms: veil (for: veil) • Hypernyms: garment • Hyponyms: chador, chadar, chaddar, chuddar, face veil, yashmak, yashmac

lap covering Click to Search lap covering
noun the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs - example : his lap was covered with food stains • Syn: lap • Hypernyms: cloth covering • Part Holonyms: skirt, trouser, pant

leg covering Click to Search leg covering
noun a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle) • Syn: legging, leging • Hypernyms: garment • Hyponyms: chap, gaiter, puttee, spat

natural covering Click to Search natural covering
noun a natural object that covers or envelops - example : under a covering of dust - example : the fox was flushed from its cover • Syn: covering, cover • Derivationally related forms: cover (for: covering) • Hypernyms: natural object • Hyponyms: scale, shell, test, body covering, sheath, case, integument, blanket, mantle, crust, incrustation, encrustation, envelope, hood, cap, indumentum, indument, roof, eggshell, skim, slough, snowcap, vesture, peridium, pericarp, seed vessel, perianth, chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium, theca, sac, indusium, bark

protective covering Click to Search protective covering
noun 1. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury - example : they had no protection from the fallout - example : wax provided protection for the floors • Syn: protective cover, protection • Derivationally related forms: protect (for: protection) • Hypernyms: covering • Hyponyms: armor, armour, bell jar, bell glass, binder, ring-binder, binding, book binding, cover, back, blind, screen, bracer, armguard, cap, cloche, coaster, cold frame, crystal, watch crystal, watch glass, dust cover, faceplate, facing, cladding, fallboard, fall-board, finger plate, escutcheon, scutcheon, heat shield, hood, bonnet, cowl, cowling, housing, lining, liner, mask, mulch, roof, shade, sheath, sheathing, overlay, overlayer, shelter, shield, splashboard, splasher, dashboard, testudo, thumbstall, toecap, washboard 2. the tough natural covering of some organisms • Hypernyms: body covering • Hyponyms: armor, armour, scute, sclerite, clypeus

short covering Click to Search short covering
noun the purchase of securities or commodities by a short seller to close out a short sale • Hypernyms: trading

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WordNet 3.0 Dictionary

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