n. | 1. | Anything which covers or conceals, as a roof, a screen, a wrapper, clothing, etc. |
Noun | 1. | covering - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" Synonyms: natural covering, cover |
2. | covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) | |
3. | covering - the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" | |
4. | covering - the act of protecting something by covering it | |
5. | covering - 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"; Synonyms: application, coating |