I. ˈkəv(ə)riŋ, rēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English coveringe, from coveren to cover + -inge, -ing -ing (n. suffix)
: something that covers or conceals: as
a. : cover 2g
b. : purchases by short sellers in security and commodity markets to close out their commitments
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of cover
: that covers: as
a. : protecting or supporting a position or a force
covering fire for the platoon that was moving up
b. : containing explanation, additional information, and often recommendation of an accompanying communication
a covering letter
a covering note