COVERING Synonyms
There are 81 hypernyms of the word covering. (close relations)
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blanket | nounn | |||||||
noun • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • anything that covers • a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor adjective satellite • broad in scope or content verb • cover as if with a blanket • form a blanket-like cover (over) | ||||||||
top | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
adjective • situated at the top or highest position noun • the upper part of anything • the highest or uppermost side of anything • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the greatest possible intensity • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance verb • be superior or better than some standard • pass by, over, or under without making contact • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point • be ahead of others; be the first • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) • reach or ascend the top of • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin • cut the top off • be the culminating event • finish up or conclude | ||||||||
cap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tight-fitting headdress • a top (as for a bottle) • a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive • something serving as a cover or protection • a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom • a protective covering that is part of a plant • an upper limit on what is allowed • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the upper part of a column that supports the entablature verb • lie at the top of • restrict the number or amount of | ||||||||
casing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||||
cloak | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • anything that covers or conceals • a loose outer garment verb • hide under a false appearance • cover as if with clothing • cover with or as if with a cloak | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
envelope | nounn | |||||||
noun • a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc. • any wrapper or covering • a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves • a natural covering (as by a fluid) • the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft) • the bag containing the gas in a balloon | ||||||||
guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
lid | nounn | |||||||
noun • either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye • a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc. • headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | ||||||||
protection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of protecting someone or something • a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury • defense against financial failure; financial independence • the condition of being protected • kindly endorsement and guidance • the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition • payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | ||||||||
sheath | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • a dress suitable for formal occasions | ||||||||
shelter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger • protective covering that provides protection from the weather • the condition of being protected • a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings • temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons verb • provide shelter for • invest (money) so that it is not taxable | ||||||||
shield | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||||
veil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a garment that covers the head and face • a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms • the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) • a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl verb • to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
wrap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person • a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped verb • arrange or fold as a cover or protection • arrange or coil around • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • crash into so as to coil around | ||||||||
wrapper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a loose dressing gown for women • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped • cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person | ||||||||
impregnate | verbv | |||||||
verb • fill, as with a certain quality • infuse or fill completely • fertilize and cause to grow • make pregnant | ||||||||
address | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored • the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with • the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience • the manner of speaking to another individual • a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described • written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location • the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball • the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion verb • speak to • give a speech to • put an address on (an envelope) • direct a question at someone • address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • access or locate by address • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • speak to someone • adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting | ||||||||
back | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||||
adjective • related to or located at the back noun • the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine • the side that goes last or is not normally seen • the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer • (football) a person who plays in the backfield • the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • the part of a garment that covers the back of your body • a support that you can lean against while sitting • (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage adverb • in or to or toward a former location • at or to or toward the back or rear • in or to or toward an original condition • in or to or toward a past time • in reply • in repayment or retaliation adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal • of an earlier date verb • be behind; approve of • travel backward • give support or one's approval to • cause to travel backward • support financial backing for • be in back of • place a bet on • shift to a counterclockwise direction • establish as valid or genuine • strengthen by providing with a back or backing | ||||||||
binding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the capacity to attract and hold something • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration • the act of applying a bandage • one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book adjective satellite • executed with proper legal authority | ||||||||