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covering

The correct spelling is covering.

How to pronounce covering

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

Say it like: Cov-eri-ng

The correct spelling is covering. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect. For example: "He covered the baby with a blanket."

Usage Examples

He covered the baby with a blanket.

The blanket covered the baby.

Regular hexagons can cover the plane.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
  2. 2.To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
  3. 3.To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
  4. 4.To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
  5. 5.To put on one's hat.

noun

  1. 1.That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another.
  2. 2.Action of the verb to cover.

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