: something that covers or conceals
: containing explanation of or additional information about an accompanying communication
a covering letter
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Noun
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
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Drawing from the studio’s work at 1 Hotel South Beach, Seawolf X’s interior that features wire brushed wood paneling and woven raffia wall coverings that are both modern AND warm.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
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Noun
Loose coverings don’t provide adequate protection and can be easily removed by blustery fall winds.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Drawing from the studio’s work at 1 Hotel South Beach, Seawolf X’s interior that features wire brushed wood paneling and woven raffia wall coverings that are both modern AND warm.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Well, the Chargers are just 4-5 ATS as favorites this year and 1-3 ATS in their last four games as favorites, including outright losses vs. the Vikings at home and the Broncos on the road, plus a non-covering win at home against the Steelers.
—Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/covering. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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