Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
noun a thing that lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it
A1 The covering on the bed was soft and warm.
A2 She put a covering over the bird cage to keep the birds warm at night.
B1 The covering on the sofa was starting to show signs of wear and tear.
B2 The covering of the book was torn, revealing the pages inside.
C1 The covering of the car was a custom paint job that made it stand out on the road.
C2 The covering of the building was made of glass panels that reflected the surrounding skyline.
verb gerund form of the verb 'cover', which means to put something such as a lid or cloth on top of or in front of something in order to protect or hide it
A1 She is covering her eyes with her hands.
A2 The book is covering a wide range of topics.
B1 The journalist is covering the breaking news story.
B2 The new policy is covering all employees, regardless of their position.
C1 The insurance plan is covering all medical expenses for the surgery.
C2 The documentary is covering the history of the ancient civilization in great detail.
formal The new policy includes covering all employees under the health insurance plan.
informal I'll be covering for Sarah while she's on vacation next week.
slang I'm covering the bill tonight, don't worry about it.
figurative Her smile was like a warm blanket covering my heart.
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