definition of
covering

[1] #1 covering n. [natural covering, cover] a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover". wn

[2] #2 covering n. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it). wn

[3] #3 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". wn

[4] #4 covering n. the act of protecting something by covering it. wn

[5] #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";. wn