cov·er·ing /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ noun 1 COVER[singular] something that covers or hides something 覆盖物 a light covering of snow 薄薄的一层雪
2 coverings [plural] a layer of something such as paper, wood, or cloth used to cover walls, floors etc 覆盖层，一层覆盖物 colourful wall coverings 彩色的墙布
covering• The prison cells have no electricity and no floor coverings.• The ventral interradial areas are also covered with spinelets although the extent and density of covering varies.• Her body lay open before him, her only covering a few wisps of silk.• The insect's shell gives it a tough protective covering.