/ ˈkʌvərɪŋ; NAmE / noun
1.
a layer of sth that covers sth else :
a thick covering of snow on the ground
2.
a layer of material such as carpet or wallpaper , used to cover, decorate and protect floors, walls, etc. :
floor / wall coverings
3.
a piece of material that covers sth :
He pulled the plastic covering off the dead body.