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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Meanwhile, some protesters in dark clothing and face coverings were seen taking boards off a building to build a street barricade in the southern city of Bordeaux.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Amid frequent interruptions, fellow Reform MS Francesca O'Brien told the Senedd that face coverings, including the burka, were "anti-British".
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
One potential explanation involves their exoskeletons, the hard outer coverings that protect their bodies.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Remember to store items down there on high shelves, and consider mold-protecting wall coverings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Floor coverings spread across the floor: narrow hardwood boards in the living room, asphalt dies in our bedrooms, advancing row by row.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
