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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
First Known Use of covering
14th century
covering
Definition of covering
: containing explanation of or additional information about an accompanying communication a covering letter
First Known Use of covering
1887
COVERING Defined for English Language Learners
covering
playDefinition of covering for English Language Learners
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: an object or substance that goes over or on top of something especially in order to hide or protect it
COVERING Defined for Kids
covering
playDefinition of covering for Students
: something that shelters, protects, or conceals
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