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单词 cove
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cove

(koʊv)
Word forms: plural coves
countable noun
A cove is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards so that the sea is partly enclosed.
...a hillside overlooking Fairview Cove.
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cove in British English 1

(kəʊv)
noun
1. 
a small bay or inlet, usually between rocky headlands
2. 
a narrow cavern formed in the sides of cliffs, mountains, etc, usually by erosion
3. 
a sheltered place
4.  Also called: coving architecture
a concave curved surface between the wall and ceiling of a room
verb
5. (transitive)
to form an architectural cove in
Word origin
Old English cofa; related to Old Norse kofi, Old High German kubisi tent

cove in British English 2

(kəʊv)
noun
1.  old-fashioned, slang, British and Australian
a fellow; chap
2.  Australian history
an overseer of convict labourers
Word origin
C16: probably from Romany kova thing, person

cove in American English 1

(koʊv)
noun
1. 
a sheltered nook or recess, as in cliffs
2. 
a small bay or inlet
3.  US
a small valley or pass
4.  US
a strip of open land extending into the woods
5.  Architecture
a. 
a concave molding, esp. one where the wall meets the ceiling or floor
b. 
a trough for concealed light fixtures on a wall near a ceiling
c. 
a concave arch or vault
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: coved or ˈcoving
6. 
to form in a cove; curve concavely
Word origin
ME < OE cofa, cave, cell < IE *gupā, den < base *geu-, to bend, arch > cod2, coomb

cove in American English 2

(koʊv)
noun
British, Slang
a boy or man; chap; fellow
Word origin
Romany covo, that man

Examples of 'cove' in a sentence
cove

Nearby secluded coves are perfect for snorkelling.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It curves to a line of palm trees which stand guard above sandy beaches and rocky coves.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We spotted scores of deserted coves and bays along the way on the journey home.
The Sun (2012)
We also went to small coves and magical places.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is not a coast of quaint coves.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There are a number of sandy coves backed by cliffs.
Collins Traveller - Mallorca
First you have to dip into secluded coves.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There were five homes here in quite a pleasing little cove on the sheltered side of a narrow cape.
Edward Beauclerk Maurice THE LAST OF THE GENTLEMEN ADVENTURERS: Coming of Age in the Arctic (2004)
Has a narrow strip of sandy beach as well as rocky areas with coves of shingle or sand beaches.
Collins Traveller - Mallorca
We are just about to drop anchor so those who fancy a dip can splash around in a perfect little cove.
The Sun (2013)
There is only one road, dropping steeply down a densely wooded valley towards a tiny cove.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Often wild and dramatic, it also offers the cosiness of sheltered coves and fishing harbours.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The coastline is rough and plunging, its tiny coves barely visible from jagged cliff edges.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Take a dip in the 12m infinity pool or walk to a nearby secluded cove.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We did a lot of rock climbing, in and out of the little coves.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He took me to the spot: a tiny cove lashed by the waves.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
On our afternoon off, we hired a boat and found a secret cove with a sandy beach.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and is within easy reach of coves and a sandy beach.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Through french doors, views of rolling countryside extended down to the sea and the tiny cove that gives the hotel its name.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I spent the rest of the week holed up in shame in some deserted little cove miles away in the other direction.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
A paved 20-minute path loops around the island past a petite beach and rocky coves.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It's full of coves, the sea is calm and there are lots of locals.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The feathered coves and bays of Sydney Harbour make getting around the city particularly picturesque.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Parts of Cornwall's coast and its coves are notorious for such dangerous conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The hotel has its own impressive sports centre and great views of the bay which you can check out from its own secluded, pretty cove.
The Sun (2007)

In other languages
cove

British English: cove NOUN
A cove is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards so that the sea is partly enclosed.
The house is situated on a hillside overlooking a secluded cove.
  • American English: cove
  • Brazilian Portuguese: angra
  • Chinese: 小海湾
  • European Spanish: cala
  • French: crique
  • German: Bucht
  • Italian: piccola baia
  • Japanese: 入り江
  • Korean: 만
  • European Portuguese: enseada
  • Latin American Spanish: cala

(noun) 
Definition
a small bay or inlet
the sandy cove at the north end of the beach
Synonyms
bay
a short ferry ride across the bay
sound
a blizzard blasting great drifts of snow across the sound
creek
The offshore fishermen took shelter from the storm in a creek.
inlet
a sheltered inlet
bayou
firth or frith (Scottish)
anchorage
(noun) 
Definition
a fellow
(old-fashioned, slang) 
I've always thought of him as a decent old cove.
Synonyms
fellow (old-fashioned)
He appeared to be a fine fellow.
type
customer
character (informal)
What an unpleasant character he is!
bloke (British, informal)
He is a really nice bloke.
chap
Her husband's a very decent chap.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bloke
Definition
a man
He is a really nice bloke.
Synonyms
man,
person,
individual,
customer (informal),
character (informal),
guy (informal),
fellow (old-fashioned),
punter (informal),
chap,
boy,
bod (informal),
bastard (offensive, informal),
bugger (taboo, slang)
in the sense of chap
Definition
a man or boy
Her husband's a very decent chap.
Synonyms
fellow (old-fashioned),
man,
person,
individual,
type,
sort,
customer (informal),
character,
guy (informal),
bloke (British, informal),
cove (slang),
dude (informal),
boykie (South Africa, informal)
in the sense of character
What an unpleasant character he is!
Synonyms
person,
sort,
individual,
type,
guy (informal),
fellow (old-fashioned)

Nearby words of
cove

  • courtly
  • courtship
  • courtyard
  • cove
  • covenant
  • cover
  • cover for someone

Synonyms of 'cove'

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