a natural object that covers or envelops; under a covering of dust; the fox was flushed from its cover
[ Syn: natural covering , cover ]
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
the act of protecting something by covering it
the work of applying something; the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine; a complete bleach requires several applications; the surface was ready for a coating of paint;
[ Syn: application , coating ]