cup and cover
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Add a layer of the lime whipped cream, about 1 cup, and cover with another solid layer of snaps.
From Seattle Times
What would occur if a stray round struck any other portion of her body is not something that the movie chooses to explore, but it’s worth noting that Diana decides not to supplement her vambrace with a couter, the piece of metal with which, as any sensible warrior knows, you cup and cover your elbow.
From The New Yorker
Wirksworth—Cup and Cover 264 296.
From Project Gutenberg
It consists of a gold cup and cover, hammered out of pure gold; and around the bowl, base and cover there are bands of figures, illustrating the scenes from the life of St Agnes.
From Project Gutenberg
The Mayor of this place still has in his possession a silver cup and cover given to the borough by this lady.
From Project Gutenberg
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