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covering n. [
natural covering, cover] a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
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covering n. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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covering n. [
cover, screening, masking] the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
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covering n. the act of protecting something by covering it
. wn #5
covering n. [
application, coating] the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
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