covering

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a natural object that covers or envelops
  2. noun an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
  3. noun the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

Etymology

Present participle or participial adjective from cover (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English coverynge, participle form of coveren, keveren (“to cover”).

Synonyms

natural covering, cover

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