covering

[kuhv-er-ing]

noun

1. something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.

2. Mathematics.,  cover.

3. the buying of securities or commodities that one has sold short, in order to return them to the person from whom they were borrowed.

covering

/ ˈkʌvərɪŋ /

noun

1. another word for cover

Word History and Origins

Origin of covering¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; cover, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Ms Wanjiru's family has long accused the British army of covering up her death and the Kenyan authorities of failing to properly investigate the case at the time.

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Footage of the frightened animals was broadcast worldwide after being captured by a BBC cameraman covering the Post Office Inquiry.

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That is what I found in a study of a large multinational firm, covering 200,000 workers and 30,000 managers in 100 countries, and spanning over 10 years.

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She spent 17 years at Reuters, covering mergers and acquisitions, telecommunications and airlines.

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The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.

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