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coverings

 

[ หˆkสŒvษ™rษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

protective

Coverings are materials that are used to protect or conceal something.

Synonyms

cloths, protective layers, wrappings

Examples of usage

  • Sheets, blankets, and pillowcases are common coverings for beds.
  • The walls of the building were covered in ivy, providing natural insulation.
Context #2 | Noun

decorative

Coverings can also refer to decorative items used to adorn or enhance the appearance of something.

Synonyms

decorative fabrics, embellishments, ornaments

Examples of usage

  • Curtains and drapes are popular coverings for windows.
  • The designer chose a luxurious silk covering for the sofa to add an elegant touch to the room.
Context #3 | Noun

biological

In biology, coverings can refer to natural structures that protect or encase an organism.

Synonyms

casings, husks, shells

Examples of usage

  • The turtle's shell is a protective covering that shields it from predators.
  • The seed's outer covering helps to disperse it in the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "coverings" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coberturas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abdeckungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penutup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบั€ะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokrycia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ†ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท revรชtements

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cubiertas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaplamalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฎ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุบุทูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokrรฝvky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokrรฝvky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆ†็›–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokrovi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรญfar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹ะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถrtรผklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coberturas

Etymology

The word 'coverings' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'covrir' meaning 'to cover'. The concept of coverings has been essential to human civilization for protection, decoration, and adaptation to the environment. Throughout history, various materials and techniques have been used to create coverings for different purposes.

See also: cover, coverage, coverall, coveralls, covered, covering, coverlet, covers, covert, recover, uncover, uncoverable, uncovered, uncovering, uncoverings, undercover.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,701, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.