noun
- curved moldings or architectural features that form a concave junction between a wall and ceiling
Usage: architecture; construction
Examples
- The decorator installed elegant covings throughout the Victorian house.
- Plaster covings add a classic touch to any room.
- The covings were painted white to match the ceiling.
- Modern homes often feature simple covings rather than ornate ones.
- The carpenter measured carefully before cutting the covings to size.
- Decorative covings help hide imperfections where walls meet ceilings.