Word Information

Covering

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Definitions for Covering

noun
a natural object that covers or envelops
Synonyms
natural covering cover
Examples
  1. under a covering of dust
  2. the fox was flushed from its cover
noun
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
noun
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Synonyms
cover screening masking
Examples
  1. the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
noun
the act of protecting something by covering it
noun
the work of applying something
Synonyms
application coating
Examples
  1. the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
  2. a complete bleach requires several applications
  3. the surface was ready for a coating of paint
verb
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. cover her face with a handkerchief
  2. cover the child with a blanket
  3. cover the grave with flowers
verb
form a cover over
Synonyms
cover spread over
Examples
  1. The grass covered the grave
verb
span an interval of distance, space or time
Synonyms
cover continue extend
Examples
  1. The war extended over five years
  2. The period covered the turn of the century
  3. My land extends over the hills on the horizon
  4. This farm covers some 200 acres
  5. The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
verb
provide for
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. The grant doesn't cover my salary
verb
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Synonyms
cover treat handle plow deal address
Examples
  1. This book deals with incest
  2. The course covered all of Western Civilization
  3. The new book treats the history of China
verb
include in scope
Synonyms
embrace encompass comprehend cover
Examples
  1. include as part of something broader
  2. have as one's sphere or territory
  3. This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
  4. this should cover everyone in the group
verb
travel across or pass over
Synonyms
traverse track cover cross pass over get over get across cut through cut across
Examples
  1. The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
verb
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Synonyms
report cover
Examples
  1. Snow reported on China in the 1950's
  2. The cub reporter covered New York City
verb
hold within range of an aimed firearm
Synonyms
cover
verb
to take an action to protect against future problems
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
verb
hide from view or knowledge
Synonyms
cover cover up
Examples
  1. The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
verb
protect or defend (a position in a game)
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. he covered left field
verb
maintain a check on
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. especially by patrolling
  2. The second officer covered the top floor
verb
protect by insurance
Synonyms
cover insure underwrite
Examples
  1. The insurance won't cover this
verb
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Synonyms
cover compensate overcompensate
Examples
  1. he is compensating for being a bad father
verb
invest with a large or excessive amount of something
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. She covered herself with glory
verb
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
verb
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. Is this enough to cover the check?
verb
spread over a surface to conceal or protect
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. This paint covers well
verb
cover as if with a shroud
Synonyms
shroud enshroud hide cover
Examples
  1. The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
verb
copulate with a female, used especially of horses
Synonyms
breed cover
Examples
  1. The horse covers the mare
verb
put something on top of something else
Synonyms
overlay cover
Examples
  1. cover the meat with a lot of gravy
verb
play a higher card than the one previously played
Synonyms
cover
Examples
  1. Smith covered again
verb
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
Synonyms
cover
verb
sit on (eggs)
Synonyms
brood hatch cover incubate
Examples
  1. Birds brood
  2. The female covers the eggs
verb
clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Synonyms
cover wrap up
Examples
  1. cover your head!

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