covering
noun
something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.
coverings
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pluralof covering.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The leader of Nottingham City Council, Neghat Khan, said residents had felt intimidated when they saw people wearing balaclavas, skeleton masks or other face coverings without a legitimate reason.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The enforcement will not apply to face coverings worn for legitimate reasons, including religious, cultural, health, work, weather or personal safety reasons.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
A man has been charged with concealing his identity at a protest in Portsmouth, after police warned they would arrest demonstrators using face masks and coverings.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said on Friday it would use new powers under the Crime and Policing Act to prevent people involved in protest activity from wearing face coverings that conceal their identity.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The altar was shattered, the wall coverings shredded, the walls themselves bare.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
