Noun
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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"
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the act of protecting something by covering it
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the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
"the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
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an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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a natural object that covers or envelops
"under a covering of dust"
"the fox was flushed from its cover"
- natural covering