CEFR A2

covering

noun

Meaning

A layer or material that is placed over something to protect it, hide it, or keep it warm.

Examples

The thick blanket served as a warm covering on the cold night.
The archaeologists found a protective covering over the ancient artifact.

Synonyms: layer, sheath, coating, wrap

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covering (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

Definition

A layer or material that is placed over something to protect it, hide it, or keep it warm.

Examples

The thick blanket served as a warm covering on the cold night.
The archaeologists found a protective covering over the ancient artifact.
She used a plastic covering to keep the food fresh.

How to Use covering

covering for (prepositional phrase): Serving as protection or a substitute for something. — "This tarp can serve as a covering for the damaged roof."
under covering (prepositional phrase): Beneath a layer of protection. — "The valuable documents were kept under covering in the safe."

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