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covering
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noun
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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the act of protecting something by covering it
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noun
(= cover)
a natural object that covers or envelops
under a covering of dust
the fox was flushed from its cover
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(= cover)
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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(= application, coating)
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
conditions
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the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare
hazardous working conditions
harsh living conditions
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the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
there were wide variations in the conditions of observation
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(= weather, weather condition, atmospheric condition)
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
they were hoping for good weather
every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception
the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow