covering


Meanings

  • a natural object that covers or envelops;
    • "under a covering of dust"
  • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
  • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it;
  • the act of protecting something by covering it
  • the work of applying something; ;
  • 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;
    • "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
  • 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;
  • COVERING n pl. -S something that covers


Scrabble Score: 14

covering is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

covering is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

covering is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 18

covering is a valid Words With Friends word