Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: covering, natural_covering

'covering'

[covering.n.01] as in: a natural object that covers or envelops

Examples:
under a covering of dust
the fox was flushed from its cover

'covering'

[covering.n.02] as in: an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

'covering'

[cover.n.03] as in: the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

Examples:
the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft

'covering'

[covering.n.04] as in: the act of protecting something by covering it

'covering'

[application.n.03] as in: the work of applying something

Examples:
the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
a complete bleach requires several applications
the surface was ready for a coating of paint

'covering'

[cover.v.01] as in: provide with a covering or cause to be covered

Examples:
cover her face with a handkerchief
cover the child with a blanket
cover the grave with flowers

'covering'

[cover.v.02] as in: form a cover over

Examples:
The grass covered the grave

'covering'

[cover.v.03] as in: span an interval of distance, space or time

Examples:
The war extended over five years
The period covered the turn of the century
My land extends over the hills on the horizon
This farm covers some 200 acres
The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles

'covering'

[cover.v.04] as in: provide for

Examples:
The grant doesn't cover my salary

'covering'

[cover.v.05] as in: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

Examples:
This book deals with incest
The course covered all of Western Civilization
The new book treats the history of China

'covering'

[embrace.v.01] as in: include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

Examples:
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
this should cover everyone in the group

'covering'

[traverse.v.01] as in: travel across or pass over

Examples:
The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day

'covering'

[report.v.05] as in: be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

Examples:
Snow reported on China in the 1950's
The cub reporter covered New York City

'covering'

[cover.v.09] as in: hold within range of an aimed firearm

'covering'

[cover.v.10] as in: to take an action to protect against future problems

Examples:
Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself

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[cover.v.11] as in: hide from view or knowledge

Examples:
The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House

'covering'

[cover.v.12] as in: protect or defend (a position in a game)

Examples:
he covered left field

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[cover.v.13] as in: maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

Examples:
The second officer covered the top floor

'covering'

[cover.v.14] as in: protect by insurance

Examples:
The insurance won't cover this

'covering'

[cover.v.15] as in: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

Examples:
he is compensating for being a bad father

'covering'

[cover.v.16] as in: invest with a large or excessive amount of something

Examples:
She covered herself with glory

'covering'

[cover.v.17] as in: help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

Examples:
She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week

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[cover.v.18] as in: be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

Examples:
Is this enough to cover the check?

'covering'

[cover.v.19] as in: spread over a surface to conceal or protect

Examples:
This paint covers well

'covering'

[shroud.v.01] as in: cover as if with a shroud

Examples:
The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery

'covering'

[breed.v.02] as in: copulate with a female, used especially of horses

Examples:
The horse covers the mare

'covering'

[overlay.v.01] as in: put something on top of something else

Examples:
cover the meat with a lot of gravy

'covering'

[cover.v.23] as in: play a higher card than the one previously played

Examples:
Smith covered again

'covering'

[cover.v.24] as in: be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

'covering'

[brood.v.05] as in: sit on (eggs)

Examples:
Birds brood
The female covers the eggs

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[cover.v.26] as in: clothe, as if for protection from the elements

Examples:
cover your head!