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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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noun
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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noun
(= 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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noun
(= 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
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
buried
Adjective
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If a body of a person is buried, it is put into a gravesite.
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If something or someone is buried, it is hidden; it is concealed.
drain
Noun
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A drain is a hole, sometimes in the bottom of a basin, to let water flow out, and a pipe attached to the hole.
After you wash, you should drain the water from the bath.
drain
Verb
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Someone drains something when they take the water or other liquid out of it.
She drained her cup in one gulp.
The workers drained the wet land to make it a dry place to build houses.
piping
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adverb
(used of heat) extremely
the casserole was piping hot
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noun
playing a pipe or the bagpipes
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noun
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
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noun
(= pipe)
a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc