covering

n. something that covers (i.e. blanket, coat, etc.)

adj. concealing, hiding, sheltering

v. encase; review; conceal completely underneath; protect; include; insure

Mathematical meanings of the term covering includeA covering map in topology.A vertex covering or edge covering in graph theory.The covering lemma in set theory (specifically large cardinal theory).The Lebesgue covering dimension, a definition of dimension using topological properties.The ε-covering number of a compact set (some info can be found in Box-counting dimension and Sphere packing).
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(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Cover
  

(n.)
Anything which covers or conceals, as a roof, a screen, a wrapper, clothing, etc.
  

roof; covering
  

a garden; a covering
  

judgment; striving; covering; chiding
  

covering; roof; dissolving
  

measure; habit; covering
  

judgment; covering; habit
  

out of the mouth; covering
  

shadow; covering; defense
  

Noun
1. a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
(synonym) natural covering, cover
(hypernym) natural object
(hyponym) scale
(derivation) cover, spread over
2. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
(hypernym) artifact, artefact
(hyponym) artificial skin
(derivation) cover
3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
(synonym) cover, screening, masking
(hypernym) concealment, concealing, hiding
(derivation) cover
4. the act of protecting something by covering it
(hypernym) protection
(hyponym) dressing, grooming
(derivation) cover
5. 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";
(synonym) application, coating
(hypernym) manual labor, manual labour
(hyponym) anointing, anointment

Noun
1. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness"
(synonym) screen, covert, concealment
(hypernym) covering
(hyponym) blind
2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
(synonym) blanket
(hypernym) bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding
(hyponym) afghan
3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
(synonym) covering, screening, masking
(hypernym) concealment, concealing, hiding
4. the front and back covering of a book; "the book had a leather binding"
(synonym) binding, book binding, back
(hypernym) protective covering, protective cover, protection
(hyponym) half binding
(part-holonym) book, volume
(derivation) spread over
5. a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
(synonym) covering, natural covering
(hypernym) natural object
(hyponym) scale
6. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle"
(synonym) top
(hypernym) covering
(hyponym) cap
(derivation) overlay
7. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
(synonym) covering fire
(hypernym) fire, firing
8. a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink
(synonym) cover charge
(hypernym) fixed charge, fixed cost, fixed costs
9. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
(synonym) cover version, cover song
(hypernym) recording
10. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"
(hypernym) concealment, concealing, hiding
Verb
1. provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"
(antonym) uncover, expose
(hyponym) frost
(verb-group) overlay
(derivation) binding, book binding, back
2. form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave"
(synonym) spread over
(hypernym) touch, adjoin, meet, contact
(hyponym) flood
(derivation) binding, book binding, back
3. span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"
(synonym) extend
(hypernym) be
(hyponym) cross, traverse, span, sweep
4. provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
(hypernym) satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to
5. deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
(synonym) treat, handle, plow, deal, address
(hypernym) broach, initiate
(hyponym) theologize, theologise
(verb-group) treat, handle, do by
(derivation) coverage
6. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
(synonym) embrace, encompass, comprehend
(hypernym) include
(verb-group) treat, handle, plow, deal, address
7. travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
(synonym) traverse, track, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across
(hypernym) pass, go through, go across
(hyponym) tramp
8. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City"
(synonym) report
(hypernym) inform
(derivation) coverage, reporting, reportage
9. hold within range of an aimed firearm
(hypernym) protect
(verb-group) extend
(derivation) covering fire
10. to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
(hypernym) protect
(verb-group) insure, underwrite
11. hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
(synonym) cover up
(hypernym) hide, conceal
(hyponym) whitewash, gloss over, sleek over, hush up
(derivation) covering, screening, masking
12. protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field"
(hypernym) protect
(hyponym) double-team
13. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor"
(hypernym) see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
(verb-group) report
14. protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"
(synonym) insure, underwrite
(hypernym) guarantee, warrant
(hyponym) reinsure
(derivation) coverage, insurance coverage
15. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"
(synonym) compensate, overcompensate
(hypernym) compensate, counterbalance, correct, even out, even off, even up
(verb-group) insure, underwrite
16. invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory"
(hypernym) endow, indue, gift, empower, invest, endue
17. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
(hypernym) substitute, deputize, deputise, step in
18. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; "Is this enough to cover the check?"
(hypernym) be
(derivation) cover charge
19. spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well"
(hypernym) hide, conceal
(derivation) covering, screening, masking
20. cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
(synonym) shroud, enshroud, hide
(hypernym) envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
21. copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The horse covers the mare"
(synonym) breed
(hypernym) copulate, mate, pair, couple
(verb-group) brood, hatch, incubate
(classification) animal husbandry
22. put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
(synonym) overlay
(hyponym) splash
(derivation) top
23. play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again"
(hypernym) play
(classification) card game, cards
24. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
(hypernym) protect
25. sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"
(synonym) brood, hatch, incubate
(hypernym) reproduce, procreate, multiply
(entail) sit down, sit
(verb-group) breed
26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
(synonym) wrap up
(hypernym) dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel
(derivation) covering