Something put around something else, usually in order to give it another look or to protect it from its environment.
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";
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
an artifact that protects or shelters or conceals
a natural object that covers or envelops; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
above or covering a wide area; "the covering darkness"; "shadow of the overhanging crag"; "the dark overspreading clouds"
actively protective; "provided covering fire for the platoon that was moving up"
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
the work of applying something
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
