covering :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the act of protecting something by covering it

n. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

n. 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";

cover, screening, masking

n. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

cover, natural covering

n. a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"

covering

adj. "provided covering fire for the platoon that was moving up"

veneering, veneer

n. coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

facing, veneer

n. an ornamental coating to a building

envelope

n. any wrapper or covering

outside, exterior

n. the outer side or surface of something

covering, cover, natural covering

n. a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"

surface

n. the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object; "they skimmed over the surface of the water"; "a brush small enough to clean every dental surface"; "the sun has no distinct surface"

skin, tegument

n. a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body"

skin, rind

n. a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body"

recourse, resort, refuge

n. act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"

encasement, incasement

n. the act of enclosing something in a case

layer

n. a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another

canopy

n. the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air

jacket

n. an outer wrapping or casing; "phonograph records were sold in cardboard jackets"

outside, exterior

n. the outer side or surface of something

covering

n. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

port, embrasure, porthole

n. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

shelter

n. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

surface

n. the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object; "they skimmed over the surface of the water"; "a brush small enough to clean every dental surface"; "the sun has no distinct surface"

skin, tegument

n. a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body"

skin, rind

n. a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body"

front, front end

n. the side that is forward or prominent

anterior, front tooth

n. a tooth situated at the front of the mouth; "his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors"

blind, screen

n. something that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

blind

n. a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters); "he waited impatiently in the blind"

camouflage

n. device or stratagem for concealment or deceit

cover, concealment, screen, covert

n. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness"

cover, top

n. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle"

antifouling

adj. (used of e.g. coatings) protecting against accumulation of barnacles etc on underwater surfaces; "antifouling paint"; "antifouling chemicals"

preventive, prophylactic, cautionary

adj. tending to ward off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze

preserving, conserving

adj. saving from harm or loss; "serves a conserving function"

prophylactic, contraceptive

adj. capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"

safekeeping, custodial

adj. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"

evasive

adj. avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire; "pilots are taught to take evasive action"

guardian, tutelary, tutelar

adj. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"

overprotective

adj. overly protective; "overprotective parents"

preservative

adj. tending or having the power to preserve; "the timbers should be treated with a preservative"

restrictive

adj. (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports

safety-related

adj. providing or ensuring safety

root

n. (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

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