covering

/'kʌvəriɳ/
Noun
  1. 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
  2. the act of protecting something by covering it
  3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
    • the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
  4. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
  5. a natural object that covers or envelops
    • under a covering of dust
    • the fox was flushed from its cover

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A gardener spreads a protective covering over the young plants.