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Meaning of covering

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

covering

Pronunciation:/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

    Example: He covered the baby with a blanket.

  2. To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

    Example: The blanket covered the baby.

  3. To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

    Example: Regular hexagons can cover the plane.

  4. To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

    Example: You can cover the plane with regular hexagons.

covering

Pronunciation:/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another.

  2. Action of the verb to cover.