covering

Noun

• 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
    

• the act of protecting something by covering it

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
  • the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
    

• an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• a natural object that covers or envelops
  • under a covering of dust
    
  • the fox was flushed from its cover
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  application , coating , cover , screening , masking , natural covering