1. something that covers or protects
2. a layer of material spread over a surface

1. present participle of cover

Examples

• The plastic covering protected the furniture from dust.
• Snow provided a white covering over the entire landscape.
• She pulled the covering over the swimming pool for winter.
• The book needs a protective covering to prevent damage.
• He is covering the story for the local newspaper.
• The tent covering kept us dry during the storm.
• A thin covering of ice formed on the pond overnight.