From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcoveringcov‧er‧ing /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ noun1COVER[singular] something that covers or hides somethinga light covering of snow2 →coveringsExamples from the Corpuscovering• The prisoncells have no electricity and no floorcoverings.• The ventral interradial areas are also covered with spinelets although the extent and density of coveringvaries.• Her body lay open before him, her only covering a few wisps of silk.• The insect's shell gives it a toughprotectivecovering.