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covering


cov·er·ing

C0704300 (kŭv′ər-ĭng)n. Something that covers, so as to protect or conceal.

covering

(ˈkʌvərɪŋ) n another word for cover24

cov•er•ing

(ˈkʌv ər ɪŋ)

n. something laid over or wrapped around a thing, esp. for concealment, protection, or warmth. [1350–1400]
Thesaurus
Noun1.covering - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"natural covering, covernatural object - an object occurring naturally; not made by manscale - a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animalsshell - the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopodtest - a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchinsbody covering - any covering for the body or a body partsheath, case - an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or partintegument - an outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shellblanket, mantle - anything that covers; "there was a blanket of snow"crust, encrustation, incrustation - a hard outer layer that covers somethingenvelope - a natural covering (as by a fluid); "the spacecraft detected an envelope of gas around the comet"hood, cap - a protective covering that is part of a plantindument, indumentum - a covering of fine hairs (or sometimes scales) as on a leaf or insectroof - the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space; "the roof of the cave was very high"; "I could see the roof of the bear's mouth"shell - a rigid covering that envelops an object; "the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice"eggshell, shell - the exterior covering of a bird's eggskim - a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid; "there was a thin skim of oil on the water"slough - any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)snowcap - a covering of snow (as on a mountain peak)vesture - something that covers or cloaks like a garment; "fields in a vesture of green"peridium - outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungipericarp, seed vessel - the ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovarychlamys, floral envelope, perianth, perigone, perigonium - collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistilstheca, sac - a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsuleindusium - a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fernbark - tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
2.covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)artefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a wholeartificial skin - a synthetic covering with two layers used experimentally to treat burn victimsbootleg - the part of a boot above the instepbubble - a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plasticcanopy - the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpitcasing - the outermost covering of a pneumatic tirechafing gear - covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to protect it from frictioncloak - anything that covers or concealscloth covering - a covering made of clotharticle of clothing, clothing, habiliment, wearable, vesture, wear - a covering designed to be worn on a person's bodycoating, coat - a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"cover plate - covering consisting of a plate used to cover over or close in a chamber or receptacledrape - a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contaminationearmuff - either of a pair of ear coverings (usually connected by a headband) that are worn to keep the ears warm in cold weatherfig leaf - a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shamefulfinger - one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumbflap - any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope"floor cover, floor covering - a covering for a floorfolder - covering that is folded over to protect the contentsfootgear, footwear - covering for a person's feetexhaust hood, hood - metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumeshood - (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's headimbrication, lapping, overlapping - covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)instep - the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the footmask - a covering to disguise or conceal the facematting - a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)mercy seat - the golden covering of the ark of the covenantpaddle box, paddle-box - a wooden covering for the upper part of a paddlewheelplanking - (nautical) a covering or flooring constructed of planks (as on a ship)protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"cover, covert, concealment, screen - a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"swathing - cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby)thumb - the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumbtoe - the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toescover, top - covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle"upholstery - covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniturewrapping, wrapper, wrap - the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
3.covering - the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of itcovering - the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"masking, screening, coverconcealing, hiding, concealment - the activity of keeping something secret
4.covering - the act of protecting something by covering itprotection - the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"grooming, dressing - the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
5.covering - the work of applying somethingcovering - 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";application, coatingmanual labor, manual labour - labor done with the handsanointing, anointment - the act of applying oil or an oily liquidfumigation - the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting itfoliation - the work of coating glass with metal foilgalvanisation, galvanization - either the work of covering with metal by the use of a galvanic current or the coating of iron with zinc to protect it from rustinglubrication - an application of a lubricant to somethingpavage, paving - the act of applying paving materials to an areapainting - the act of applying paint to a surface; "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"spraying - the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayertin-plating, tinning - the application of a protective layer of tintinning - the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them; "careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them"paperhanging, papering - the application of wallpaperdaubing, plastering - the application of plasterplating - the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)scumble - the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picturetiling - the application of tiles to cover a surfacewaxing - the application of wax to a surfacelining, facing - providing something with a surface of a different material

covering

noun1. cover, protection, coating, overlay, housing, casing, top, clothing, wrapping, wrap, shelter, layer, blanket, wrapper Sawdust was used as a hygienic floor covering.adjective1. explanatory, accompanying, introductory, descriptive Include a covering letter with your CV.
Translations
覆盖物

cover

(ˈkavə) verb1. to put or spread something on, over or in front of. They covered (up) the body with a sheet; My shoes are covered in paint. 遮蓋 遮盖2. to be enough to pay for. Will 10 dollars cover your expenses? 足以支付 足以支付3. to travel. We covered forty miles in one day. 走完 走完(一段路程) 4. to stretch over a length of time etc. His diary covered three years. 涵蓋一段時間 包含(时间) 5. to protect. Are we covered by your car insurance? 保障 给…保险6. to report on. I'm covering the race for the local newspaper. 報導 报道7. to point a gun at. I had him covered. 拿槍對準 对准 noun1. something which covers, especially a cloth over a table, bed etc. a table-cover; a bed-cover; They replaced the cover on the manhole. 覆蓋物,如桌罩、床罩等 罩子2. something that gives protection or shelter. The soldiers took cover from the enemy gunfire; insurance cover. 掩蔽物 掩蔽物3. something that hides. He escaped under cover of darkness. 掩護 掩护ˈcoverage (-ridʒ) noun1. the amount of protection given by insurance. insurance coverage. 保險金額 保险额2. the extent of the inclusion of items in a news report etc. The TV coverage of the Olympic Games was extensive. 報導範圍 新闻报道范围ˈcovering nounMy car has a covering of dirt. 覆蓋物 覆盖物ˈcover-girl noun a girl pictured on a magazine cover. 封面女郎(指其照片被刊在雜志封面上的女子) 封面女郎(指其照片被刊在杂志封面上的女子) ˈcover story noun the main story in a magazine that goes with a picture on the front cover. 封面故事 封面故事ˈcover-up noun an attempt to hide or conceal (something illegal or dishonest). 企圖隱瞞或掩飾(非法或欺騙的事) 掩盖手法

covering


cover all bases

To be well-prepared for every possible outcome. We need to cover all bases here—check every office and make sure it's been evacuated. I know I don't have the best grades, so I covered all bases by applying to 15 colleges.See also: all, bases, cover

cover (one's) feet

A Biblical euphemism for defecation. (While positioned in that act, one's robe would cover one's feet.) A: "Where is Joe?" B: "Oh, he's in the restroom, probably covering his feet, if you know what I mean."See also: cover, feet

cover a lot of ground

1. To travel a long distance. The phrase often refers to a portion of a longer journey. Even though we covered a lot of ground on the first day of our road trip, we still have many miles to go.2. To review a large amount of information or discuss many topics. We need to cover a lot of ground in American History before the exam date.See also: cover, ground, lot, of

cover a multitude of sins

To conceal things that are unattractive or problematic. I need to wear a girdle to cover a multitude of sins. New drywall will cover a multitude of sins in the kitchen.See also: cover, multitude, of, sin

cover all the bases

To account for or provide a way to address every possible outcome, scenario, contingency, etc. We need to cover all the bases here—the investigation should explore every avenue. I covered all the bases by applying to 15 colleges.See also: all, bases, cover

cover for (someone or something)

1. To hide one's wrongdoings from someone else. In this usage, the phrase can also be written as "cover up for." If I sneak out and go to the party tonight, will you cover for me? Just tell mom I went to bed early or something.2. To do something in place of someone else. I'm working today because I'm covering for Joanna, who's on vacation.3. To provide insurance against a problem or scenario. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "cover" and "for." Does our homeowner's insurance cover the house for flood damage?See also: cover

cover (the) ground

1. To move across an area at an acceptable speed. I think we can count on that racehorse to cover the ground.2. To complete something in a particular manner or review a certain amount of information or discuss a certain number of topics. It is a lot of work, but I'm confident that Bill will cover the ground well. We need to cover a lot of ground in American History before the exam date.See also: cover, ground

cover up

1. verb To place a covering on someone or something, as for protection. A noun or pronoun can be used between "cover" and "up." Let me just cover up these leftovers so you can take them with you. I'm so fair-skinned that I have to cover myself up before spending time in the sun.2. To clothe oneself. I'll answer the door in a moment, I just need to cover up first.3. verb To conceal the evidence of one's (usually nefarious) actions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "cover" and "up." I just know that the CEO is covering something up—why else would those documents suddenly go missing? The administration is clearly trying to cover up the scandal.4. noun The act of concealing the evidence of nefarious actions. When used as a noun, the phrase is typically hyphenated or written as one word. Their cover-up unraveled when the CEO's secretary confessed to his wrongdoing. The administration is clearly engaging in a coverup to hide the scandal.5. noun An article of clothing worn over other clothing, such as a bathing suit. When used as a noun, the phrase is typically hyphenated. Once it got breezy on the beach, I put my cover-up back on.See also: cover, up

duck and cover

1. To crouch and hide; to take cover. If they start throwing water balloons at us, duck and cover!2. To evade something, often a question that one does not want to answer. If you continue to duck and cover at town hall meetings, your constituents' anger will only grow.See also: and, cover, duck

cover the same ground

To discuss or address something that has already been discussed or examined. I don't know why we keep having meetings when all we do is cover the same ground every week.See also: cover, ground, same

cover a lot of ground

 1. Lit. to travel over a great distance; to investigate a wide expanse of land. The prospectors covered a lot of ground, looking for gold. My car can cover a lot of ground in one day. 2. Fig. to deal with much information and many facts. The history lecture covered a lot of ground today.See also: cover, ground, lot, of

cover someone or something up

to place something on someone or something for protection or concealment. Cover the pie up, so Terry won't see it. Cover up Jimmy so he doesn't get cold.See also: cover, up

cover something up

 1. Lit. to place some sort of cover on something. Please cover up that mess with a cloth. Cover it up. 2. Fig. to conceal a wrongdoing; to conceal evidence. They tried to cover the crime up, but the single footprint gave them away. She could not cover up her misdeeds.See also: cover, up

duck and cover

 1. . Lit. to bend down and seek protection against an attack. When the gunfire started, we had to duck and cover or get killed. 2. Fig. to dodge something, such as an issue or a difficult question, and attempt to shield oneself against similar issues or questions. The candidate's first reaction to the question was to duck and cover. The debaters were ducking and covering throughout the evening.See also: and, cover, duck

cover up

1. Wrap up or enfold in order to protect. For example, Be sure to cover up the outdoor furniture in case of rain, or It's cold, so be sure to cover up the baby. [Late 1800s] 2. Conceal something, especially a crime, as in The opposition accused the President of covering up his assistant's suicide. [c. 1920] See also: cover, up

cover a lot of ground

If something such as a conversation, a piece of writing or a course covers a lot of ground, it deals with a lot of subjects or a large area of a subject. Chapters 3 and 4 have covered a lot of ground in attempting to explain what marketing is about. The workshops cover a lot of ground in one day, taking for granted that people know how to use their sewing machines.See also: cover, ground, lot, of

cover the same ground

or

go over the same ground

If something such as a conversation, a piece of writing or a course covers the same ground or goes over the same ground, it deals with the same subjects or the same part of a subject that has already been dealt with. As the titles of these two books imply, they cover much the same ground. You continue to think and wonder about it, going over the same ground in your mind, again and again.See also: cover, ground, same

cover a multitude of sins

or

hide a multitude of sins

If something covers a multitude of sins or hides a multitude of sins, it hides a lot of mistakes or things that are unpleasant or unattractive. `Strong, centralized government' is a term that can cover a multitude of sins. Wood is great for hiding a multitude of sins — rough, bumpy walls, pipes, and even wallpaper you can't face stripping. Note: This expression is used humorously. See also: cover, multitude, of, sin

cover a multitude of sins

conceal or gloss over a lot of problems or defects. This phrase refers to 1 Peter 4:8: ‘For charity shall cover the multitude of sins’.See also: cover, multitude, of, sin

cover up

v.1. To spread or extend something over someone or something in order to protect or conceal: We covered up the furniture with a drop cloth before painting the walls. The children covered themselves up with leaves while playing hide and seek.2. To conceal something, especially wrongdoing or error: The criminal tried to cover up the crime by destroying the evidence. I accidentally overcharged a customer, and my boss told me to cover it up.3. To put on or wear clothing: My grandmother covers up before going outside to protect herself from the sun.See also: cover, up

duck and cover

Seek shelter. If you attended elementary or secondary school during the 1950s and '60s, you will remember air raid drills practiced in the anticipation of nuclear attack. At the teacher's command “duck and cover,” you would stop whatever you were doing, drop down under your desk or against a wall, and assuming a fetal position, interlace the fingers of both hands behind your neck in a “covering” pose. How effective the technique would have been would have depended how far away from the atomic or hydrogen bomb blast's heat, shock waves, and radiation the school was. In any event, defense authorities thought everyone should do something in case of a nuclear attack. In those days, schoolkids did what they were told, so they ducked and covered.See also: and, cover, duck

covering


covering

[′kəv·riŋ] (mathematics) For a set A, a collection of sets whose union contains A. Also known as cover.

covering


cov·er·ing

(kov'er-ing), A surrounding layer; something that covers or encloses, forming an outer layer.
See also: tunica.

cov·er·ing

(kŭv'ĕr-ing) In health care, agreement by one doctor to attend the patients of another when the first physician is unavailable due to unexpected absence or prior commitment.

cov·er·ing

(kŭv'ĕr-ing) In dentistry, agreement by a dentist or oral health care provider to see to the needs of patients of a practitioner when she is unavailable due to unexpected absence or prior commitment (e.g., vacation).

Patient discussion about covering

Q. What shall I include in my diet to cover the anemic condition and is anemia increases with pregnancy? Hi all. I am in my second week of pregnancy. I am anemic and prefer to have vegetarian diet. What shall I include in my diet to cover the anemic condition and is anemia increases with pregnancy?A. Agree with Maverick's answer above..
Anemia in pregnancy is a very common problem, that's why during your antenatal care, usually your OB-GYn doctor or medical professional will give you iron tablet for supplements.
Unless your anemia is severe, it is unlikely to harm your baby. But iron deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight. Anemia can also make you feel more tired than usual during your pregnancy.
You can help lower your risk of anemia by eating foods that contain iron during your entire pregnancy. These foods include:
Poultry (dark meat), Dried fruits (apricots, prunes, figs, raisins, dates), Iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas, Oatmeal, Whole grains, Blackstrap molasses, Liver and other meats, Seafood, Spinach, broccoli, kale and other dark green leafy vegetables, Baked potato with skin, Beans and peas, Nuts and seeds, etc.
Also some fruit that rich in Vitamin C because vitamin C can increase the amount of iron yo

Q. i'm 21 years old, and my penis outer skin covers the shaft. Is it natural to have like that? from my young age the outer skin of my penis covers my shaft, and only a little of the tip is exposed even if i try to pull the skin upwards. Is it natural to have it like that? I've seen in all porn movies and other sex videos that for all those guys the outer skin can be pulled up half the way. Will this affect my sex life?A. i went through that link. But still i'm not clear. The flash video shown over there is different from what I can see with my penis. In the video the foreskin can be pulled a long way, and the head of the penis is fully exposed. But this doesn't happen with me. Even at erect stage, my head is exposed only a little bit( like in the first part of first picture ). Can someone give more info?

Q. HOW CAN YOU STOP LEAKING LEGS CAUSED BY EDEOMA AND WHAT CAN WE USE TO COVER THE LEG TO STOP HIS TROUSERS RUBBI MY SON IS VERY OVER WEIGHT AND HAS VERY BAD LEGS WHICH LEAK WATER ALL DAY HE IS A TAXI DRIVER WITH HIS OWN BUSSINESS HE TAKES ANTIBIOTICS TO STOP INFECTIONS BUT FINDS HIS LEGS GET SOCKED WHAT DRESSING COULD HE USEA. from your question it seems to me that your son needs to take care of his problem,what does his DR say? wrapping his legs up my not be the right answer,because that fluid has to go somewhere? antibiotics are good,but sooner or later infection can take over,once his body adjust to them,in other words he cannot take them forever.right now trying to cover up the symtoms of his problems is not the right thing to do. OBESITY,is what your sons diag is the complications of obesity are;hypertension(high blood pressure)--stokes are twice as likely to accur in obese people. coronary heart disease is more common,particularly in obese men,under the age of 40yrs. diabetes mellitus,increased rick of cancer of the colon,rectum cancer,prostrate cancer joint and arthritis problems,that are agrravated by obesity.(hips)(knees)(back).some people who have been seriously obese for much of there lives can lose weight without regaining it. as when trying to give up smoking or alcohol,the essential elem

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covering


Covering

Using forward currency contracts to predetermine the domestic currency amount of an expected future foreign receipt or payment. Also, the buying back ('covering') of a short position.

Covering

1. Informal for buying back.

2. The act of completing a transaction. For example, covering a long position may mean making payment for securities one has bought.

2. Informal; to close a position.

covering

a means of protecting the domestic currency value of the future proceeds of an international trade transaction, usually by buying or selling the proceeds of the transaction in the FORWARD MARKET for foreign currencies.

covering

a means of protecting the domestic currency value of the future proceeds of an international trade transaction, usually by buying or selling the proceeds of the transaction in the FUTURES MARKET for foreign currencies. CPI see CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.

covering


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  • noun
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Synonyms for covering

noun cover

Synonyms

  • cover
  • protection
  • coating
  • overlay
  • housing
  • casing
  • top
  • clothing
  • wrapping
  • wrap
  • shelter
  • layer
  • blanket
  • wrapper

adj explanatory

Synonyms

  • explanatory
  • accompanying
  • introductory
  • descriptive

Synonyms for covering

noun a natural object that covers or envelops

Synonyms

  • natural covering
  • cover

Related Words

  • natural object
  • scale
  • shell
  • test
  • body covering
  • sheath
  • case
  • integument
  • blanket
  • mantle
  • crust
  • encrustation
  • incrustation
  • envelope
  • hood
  • cap
  • indument
  • indumentum
  • roof
  • eggshell
  • skim
  • slough
  • snowcap
  • vesture
  • peridium
  • pericarp
  • seed vessel
  • chlamys
  • floral envelope
  • perianth
  • perigone
  • perigonium
  • theca
  • sac
  • indusium
  • bark

noun an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

Related Words

  • artefact
  • artifact
  • artificial skin
  • bootleg
  • bubble
  • canopy
  • casing
  • chafing gear
  • cloak
  • cloth covering
  • article of clothing
  • clothing
  • habiliment
  • wearable
  • vesture
  • wear
  • coating
  • coat
  • cover plate
  • drape
  • earmuff
  • fig leaf
  • finger
  • flap
  • floor cover
  • floor covering
  • folder
  • footgear
  • footwear
  • exhaust hood
  • hood
  • imbrication
  • lapping
  • overlapping
  • instep
  • mask
  • matting
  • mercy seat
  • paddle box
  • paddle-box
  • planking
  • protective cover
  • protective covering
  • protection
  • cover
  • covert
  • concealment
  • screen
  • swathing
  • thumb
  • toe
  • top
  • upholstery
  • wrapping
  • wrapper
  • wrap

noun the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

Synonyms

  • masking
  • screening
  • cover

Related Words

  • concealing
  • hiding
  • concealment

noun the act of protecting something by covering it

Related Words

  • protection
  • grooming
  • dressing

noun the work of applying something

Synonyms

  • application
  • coating

Related Words

  • manual labor
  • manual labour
  • anointing
  • anointment
  • fumigation
  • foliation
  • galvanisation
  • galvanization
  • lubrication
  • pavage
  • paving
  • painting
  • spraying
  • tin-plating
  • tinning
  • paperhanging
  • papering
  • daubing
  • plastering
  • plating
  • scumble
  • tiling
  • waxing
  • lining
  • facing
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