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
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Other club level improvements include new corridor finishes, wall coverings, modifications to lighting, new signs and large format wall graphics commemorating various moments in Miller Park history.
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When the rock went back into the water, that covering of slime kept the bubbles intact just long enough to be captured.
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The structure of the seats is plastic and the covering is oftentimes leather.
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One investigation, led by Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren, found the covering up of positive tests from 2011 to 2015, a period that include swapping out urine samples at the Sochi Olympics.
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The women’s looks themselves ranged from flesh-covering and flowing to body-conscious and flesh-baring.
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Interior design features include a white-oak floating staircase with glass railings, oak and limestone-tile flooring, designer wall coverings and smart-house technology.
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In a collaboration with materials innovation company Visual Magnetics, textile designer Ellen Van Dusen of clothing and home goods brand Dusen Dusen created a series of magnetic wall-coverings sporting her signature bold colors and shapes.
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Nine domes are linked together by flat roofs, 3 1/2-inch iron ribs and a turtle shell-like foam covering.
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First Known Use of covering
14th century
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
Definition 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
Definition of covering for Students
: something that shelters, protects, or conceals
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