covering
Nouns
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(n) a natural object that covers or envelops
- under a covering of dust
- the fox was flushed from its cover
- (n) an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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(n) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
- the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
- (n) the act of protecting something by covering it
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(n) the work of applying something
- the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
- a complete bleach requires several applications
- the surface was ready for a coating of paint";