cove

¹cove

noun \ˈkōv\

Definition of COVE

1

: a recessed place : concavity: as

a : an architectural member with a concave cross section

b : a trough for concealed lighting at the upper part of a wall

2

: a small sheltered inlet or bay

3

a : a deep recess or small valley in the side of a mountain

b : a level area sheltered by hills or mountains

Origin of COVE

Middle English, den, from Old English cofa; akin to Old High German chubisi hut

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Architecture Terms

buttress, casita, cornice, fanlight, garret, lintel, parapet, pilaster, plinth

Rhymes with COVE

clove, drove, fauve, grove, Jove, mauve, rove, stove, trove

²cove

transitive verb

covedcov·ing

Definition of COVE

: to make in a hollow concave form

First Known Use of COVE

1756

Other Building Terms

batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

³cove

noun

Definition of COVE

British

: man, fellow

Origin of COVE

Romany kova thing, person

First Known Use: 1567