covering
1cov·er·ing
noun \ˈkəv-riŋ, ˈkə-və-\Definition of COVERING
: something that covers or conceals
Examples of COVERING
- <with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected>
- <the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed>
First Known Use of COVERING
14th century
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