covering

noun cov·er·ing \ ˈkəv-riŋ , ˈkə-və- \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Examples: covering in a Sentence

Definition of covering

: something that covers or conceals

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Examples of covering in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of covering from the Web

During the extremely hot temps, may of Brookfield Zoo animals are given access to their behind-the-scene areas which officials said are cooler, and many of the habitats have shade coverings with misting fans, the release said.

— deanese williams-harris, chicagotribune.com, "Animals beat the heat with frozen treats at Brookfield Zoo," 30 June 2018
Using things like window coverings to their full advantage in the middle of the day [can] keep your house cooler by keeping that sunlight from coming in, particularly if you are gone during day, and in rooms that face west or south.

— NBC News, "How to keep your house cool without running up your utility bill," 28 June 2018
The inspectors general may be less well known than the agencies they're tasked with covering, but their work has wide-reaching effects.

— eli watkins, CNN, "What is an inspector general?," 14 June 2018
The master suite, embellished with silk velvet upholstery wall coverings, encompasses the sixth floor.

— vivian marino, New York Times, "A SoHo Triplex on the Market for $65 Million," 14 June 2018
Matthew’s body was found in a hallway closet wrapped in a bedsheet and plastic furniture covering, according to The Washington Post.

— jewel wicker, Teen Vogue, "Two Teens Are Being Charged With Murder After a Las Vegas Party Gone Wrong," 12 July 2018
Soon thereafter a 2017 study suggesting that T. rex was primarily scaly drew critique from those who think T. rex had at least a partial covering of fuzzy protofeathers.

— brian switek, Smithsonian, "How We Elected T. rex to be Our Tyrant Lizard King," 21 June 2018
Among the recommendations: -- The district should install window coverings on doors to conceal kids in schools.

— scott travis, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Report recommends 100 safety improvements as a result of Parkland shooting," 4 June 2018
That yields strong heat-resistant rolls that are sliced thin to be used as coverings or windows protecting infrared targeting systems and other sensors on military equipment.

— paul brinkmann, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Vibration from Orlando City Stadium construction damaged high-tech business next door, lawsuit says," 31 May 2018

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