Definition of covering

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Covering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cove.

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Castle :: Castle (v. i.) To move the castle to the square next to king, and then the king around the castle to the square next beyond it, for the purpose of covering the king..
Pavilion :: Pavilion (n.) A covering; a canopy; figuratively, the sky..
Tinning :: Tinning (n.) The covering or lining of tin thus put on.
Palette :: Palette (n.) One of the plates covering the points of junction at the bend of the shoulders and elbows.
Feathering :: Feathering (v. t.) A covering of feathers.
Uncase :: Uncase (v. t.) To take out of a case or covering; to remove a case or covering from; to uncover.
Coleoptera :: Coleoptera (n. pl.) An order of insects having the anterior pair of wings (elytra) hard and horny, and serving as coverings for the posterior pair, which are membranous, and folded transversely under the others when not in use. The mouth parts form two pairs of jaws (mandibles and maxillae) adapted for chewing. Most of the Coleoptera are known as beetles and weevils..
Shed :: Shed (v. i.) To let fall the parts, as seeds or fruit; to throw off a covering or envelope..
Cover :: Cover (v. t.) To put the usual covering or headdress on.
Lorication :: Lorication (n.) The act of loricating; the protecting substance put on; a covering of scales or plates.
Velum :: Velum (n.) Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate..
Wig :: Wig (n.) A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or according to traditional usage, as a part of an official or professional dress, the latter especially in England by judges and barristers..
Turfing :: Turfing (n.) The act or process of providing or covering with turf.
Compare :: Compare (v. t.) To examine the character or qualities of, as of two or more persons or things, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to bring into comparison; to regard with discriminating attention..
Investient :: Investient (a.) Covering; clothing.
Mitre :: Mitre (n.) A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries. It has been made in many forms, the present form being a lofty cap with two points or peaks..
Headdress :: Headdress (n.) A covering or ornament for the head; a headtire.
House :: House (v. t.) To take or put into a house; to shelter under a roof; to cover from the inclemencies of the weather; to protect by covering; as, to house one's family in a comfortable home; to house farming utensils; to house cattle..
Perispore :: Perispore (n.) The outer covering of a spore.
Revelation :: Revelation (n.) The act of revealing, disclosing, or discovering to others what was before unknown to them..
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