covering

Definitions of covering in various dictionaries:

noun - a natural object that covers or envelops

noun - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

noun - the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

noun - the act of protecting something by covering it

noun - the work of applying something

verb - provide with a covering or cause to be covered

verb - form a cover over

verb - span an interval of distance, space or time

verb - provide for

verb - act on verb ally or in some form of artistic expression

verb - include in scope

verb - travel across or pass over

verb - be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

verb - hold within range of an aimed firearm

verb - to take an action to protect against future problems

verb - hide from view or knowledge

verb - protect or defend (a position in a game)

verb - maintain a check on

verb - protect by insurance

verb - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

verb - invest with a large or excessive amount of something

verb - help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

verb - be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

verb - spread over a surface to conceal or protect

verb - cover as if with a shroud

verb - copulate with a female, used especially of horses

verb - put something on top of something else

verb - play a higher card than the one previously played

verb - be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

verb - sit on (eggs)

verb - clothe, as if for protection from the elements

Something that covers, so as to protect or conceal.

noun - something that covers