dust cover

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dust cover

The librarian places a new dust cover on the hardback novel.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A removable plastic protective covering for a piece of equipment: A "dust cover" is a shield, often made of plastic or fabric, designed to be placed over an object like a computer, stereo, or machine to protect it from dust and dirt when not in use.
    • A large piece of cloth used to cover furniture that is not in use for a long period: A "dust cover" is a large protective sheet, typically made of cloth or plastic, draped over furniture such as sofas, chairs, or tables to prevent the accumulation of dust during storage or prolonged disuse.
    • A paper jacket for a book; a jacket on which promotional information is usually printed: A "dust cover" (also called a dust jacket) is the removable outer paper cover of a hardcover book, often illustrated and containing the book's title, author, and promotional blurbs.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Always put the dust cover on your turntable when you're not listening to records.
    • We placed dust covers over all the armchairs before leaving the summer house for the winter.
    • The book's dust cover was torn, but the hardcover beneath was in perfect condition.
Advanced Usage
  • "Slip into a dust cover": To quickly place a protective cover over something.
    • Before the construction started, we slipped dust covers over all the electronics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dust jacket (n): Specifically refers to the paper cover of a book. This is a direct synonym for the third definition.
    • The first edition is valuable, especially with its original dust jacket.
  • Dust sheet (n): A large cloth, often used by painters or during renovations, to protect surfaces from dust and debris. This is related to the furniture-covering definition.
    • The painters spread dust sheets over the floor before starting.
Synonyms
  • Protective cover: A general term for any covering that provides protection.
  • Dust shield: Emphasizes the protective function against dust.
  • Book jacket: Specifically for the paper cover on a book.
Related Phrases
  • Under dust covers: Describes items that are stored or protected with these covers.
    • The vintage car sat under dust covers in the garage for decades.
dust cover

The librarian places a new dust cover on the hardback novel.

Noun
  1. a removable plastic protective covering for a piece of equipment
  2. a large piece of cloth used to cover furniture that is not in use for a long period
  3. a paper jacket for a book; a jacket on which promotional information is usually printed

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