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cove

 

[ koʊv ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hidden

A small sheltered bay in the shoreline of a sea, river, or lake, typically with cliffs or woods around it.

Synonyms

bay, harbor, inlet

Examples of usage

  • The boat was anchored in a secluded cove.
  • We hiked to a beautiful cove for a picnic.
Context #2 | Noun

piracy

A small indentation or recess in the coastline, used by pirates as a hiding place for their ships.

Synonyms

den, hideout, retreat

Examples of usage

  • The pirates anchored their ship in the cove to avoid being spotted.
  • Legend has it that buried treasure lies hidden in the cove.
Context #3 | Verb

cover

To conceal, especially by making it difficult to see or access.

Synonyms

conceal, hide, mask

Examples of usage

  • They decided to cove the entrance with thick brush.
  • The overhanging branches coved the path, making it hard to find.

Translations

Translations of the word "cove" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enseada

🇮🇳 खाड़ी

🇩🇪 Bucht

🇮🇩 teluk

🇺🇦 затока

🇵🇱 zatoka

🇯🇵 入り江 (irie)

🇫🇷 anse

🇪🇸 ensenada

🇹🇷 koy

🇰🇷 만 (man)

🇸🇦 خور

🇨🇿 zátoka

🇸🇰 zátoka

🇨🇳 小海湾 (xiǎo hǎiwān)

🇸🇮 zaliv

🇮🇸 vík

🇰🇿 шығанақ

🇬🇪 ყურე

🇦🇿 körfəz

🇲🇽 ensenada

Word origin

The word 'cove' originated in Middle English from the Old English word 'cūa' meaning 'chamber'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a sheltered bay or recess in the coastline. The term has been used in navigation and piracy, often associated with hidden or secret locations. Today, 'cove' is commonly used to describe picturesque, secluded areas along the shorelines of bodies of water.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,960, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.