cove 1
/kohv/ , n. , v. , coved, coving .
n.
1. a small indentation or recess in the shoreline of a sea, lake, or river.
2. a sheltered nook.
3. a hollow or recess in a mountain; cave; cavern.
4. a narrow pass between woods or hills.
5. a sheltered area between woods or hills.
6. Archit.
a. a concave surface or molding.
b. a concave surface forming part of a ceiling at its edge so as to eliminate the usual interior angle between the wall and ceiling.
v.t. , v.i.
7. to make or become a cove.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE cofa cave, den, closet; c. ON kofi hut, Gk gýpe cave ]
cove 2
/kohv/ , n.
1. Brit. Slang. a person; fellow.
2. Australian Slang. a manager, esp. of a sheep station.
[ 1560-70; said to be kova creature ]