covering
nounDivide covering into syllables:
cov · er · ing
How to pronounce covering:
Definition of covering:
- covering (noun):
- something that covers or conceals
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it.
Synonyms for covering:
application
blanket
casing
cloak
clothing
coating
concealing
concealment
cope
cover
cover-up
coverture
curtain
hiding
hood
housing
layer
mantle
mask
masking
natural covering
overlay
pall
protection
robe
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Other 3-syllable words like covering
Here are some other common words that have 3 syllables, like covering does.
- intitle
- liquidy
- accustom
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- tangibly
- entrancing
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- disable
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- ruefully
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- recompense
- relocate
- unsurpassed
- appeases
- tinier
- sluggishly
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- nebulous
- unwanted
- accomplished
- conferment
- ecstasy
- continue
- finicky
- charisma
- disobey
- expatiate
- resolute
- succinctness
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