covering

[US]/'kʌv(ə)rɪŋ/
[UK]/'kʌvərɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. concealing or protecting
n. something that covers or conceals
v. to place something over or upon; to take the place of; to wear.

Phrases & Collocations

protective covering

ground covering

covering letter

covering power

floor covering

covering layer

wall covering

the outer covering

covering machine

short covering

covering surface

roof covering

body covering

Example Sentences

The covering of snow made the landscape look magical.

The book has a beautiful covering with intricate designs.

The covering on the sofa was stained and needed to be cleaned.

The covering of clouds blocked out the sun, casting a shadow over the city.

The car's covering of dust indicated that it hadn't been used in a while.

The covering of leaves on the forest floor rustled as the animals moved through them.

The covering of paint on the walls was chipped and peeling in some places.

The covering of darkness made it difficult to see anything in the room.

The covering of plastic wrap kept the food fresh for a longer period of time.

The covering of fog obscured the view of the mountains in the distance.

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