covering

noun

1. a natural object that covers or envelops

   noun.object

   Examples

   Under a covering of dust.

   Synonyms cover natural covering

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

   noun.artifact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

   noun.act

   Synonyms cover masking screening

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the act of protecting something by covering it

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the work of applying something

   noun.act

   Synonyms application coating

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. Anything which covers or conceals, as a roof, a screen, a wrapper, clothing, etc.

   noun

   Source: webster1913