- 1a layer of something that covers something else a thick covering of snow on the ground
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- 2a layer of material such as carpet or wallpaper, used to cover, decorate, and protect floors, walls, etc. floor/wall coverings
- 3a piece of material that covers something He pulled the plastic covering off the dead body.
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