noun : COVERING
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" ;
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2. (
) an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) ;
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3. (
) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" ;
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4. (
) the act of protecting something by covering it ;
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5. (
) 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" ;
verb : COVERING
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" ;
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2. (
) form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave" ;
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3. (
) span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"; "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles" ;
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4. (
) provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary" ;
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6. (
) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group" ;
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7. (
) travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" ;
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9. (
) hold within range of an aimed firearm ;
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10. (
) to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself" ;
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12. (
) protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field" ;
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13. (
) maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor" ;
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14. (
) protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" ;
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15. (
) make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father" ;
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16. (
) invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory" ;
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17. (
) help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week" ;
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18. (
) be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; "Is this enough to cover the check?" ;
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19. (
) spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well" ;
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20. (
) cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery" ;
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23. (
) play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again" ;
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24. (
) be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game ;
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