COVERING

• (noun) 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

• (noun) the act of protecting something by covering it

• (noun) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

  "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

  synonyms : cover , masking , screening

• (noun) an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• (noun) a natural object that covers or envelops

  "under a covering of dust", "the fox was flushed from its cover"

  synonyms : cover , natural covering

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