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

[ Syn: cover , screening , masking ]

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 ]