Definition of cove
1 : a recessed place : concavity: such asa : an architectural member with a concave cross sectionb : a trough for concealed lighting at the upper part of a wall
2 : a small sheltered inlet or bay
3a : a deep recess or small valley in the side of a mountainb : a level area sheltered by hills or mountains
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Origin and Etymology of cove
Middle English, den, from Old English cofa; akin to Old High German chubisi hut
cove
Definition of cove
coved
;coving
transitive verb
: to make in a hollow concave form
Origin and Etymology of cove
Romany kova thing, person
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