Covering: meaning, definitions and examples

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covering

[ ˈkʌvərɪŋ ]

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textile

A material used to cover or protect something.

Synonyms

coating, overlay, wrap

Examples of usage

The sofa was covered in a beautiful velvet covering.
The car had a protective covering to shield it from the rain and sun.

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roofing

A layer of material used to waterproof and protect a building's roof.

Synonyms

roof covering, roof layer, roofing material

Examples of usage

The roofers installed a new covering of shingles.
The old covering on the roof needed to be replaced.

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action

To put something such as a cloth or lid over or on top of something to hide or protect it.

Synonyms

conceal, encase, wrap

Examples of usage

She covered the table with a tablecloth.
He covered the pot with a lid to keep the food warm.

Translations

Translations of the word "covering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cobertura

🇮🇳 आवरण

🇩🇪 Abdeckung

🇮🇩 penutup

🇺🇦 покриття

🇵🇱 pokrycie

🇯🇵 覆い (おおい)

🇫🇷 couverture

🇪🇸 cobertura

🇹🇷 kaplama

🇰🇷 덮개

🇸🇦 تغطية

🇨🇿 kryt

🇸🇰 pokrytie

🇨🇳 覆盖 (fùgài)

🇸🇮 pokrov

🇮🇸 hula

🇰🇿 жабу

🇬🇪 გადაფარვა

🇦🇿 örtük

🇲🇽 cobertura

Word origin

The word 'covering' has its origin in the Middle English word 'coveringe', which is derived from the Old French word 'covrir', meaning 'to cover'. The concept of covering has been essential throughout human history, from protecting oneself from the elements to concealing or beautifying objects. Coverings come in various forms and materials, serving different purposes depending on the context in which they are used.