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copertura — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boarding noun The process of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus.
  • case noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
  • cloudiness noun Of the sky, weather, etc.: the state of being cloudy.
  • cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
  • coverage noun The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
  • runway noun A paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing.
  • shield noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
  • veneer noun A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.

Senses

copertura is used for these senses in English:

  • backstop A default arrangement that holds if all else fails.
  • boarding A structure made of boards.
  • case A box, sheath, or covering generally.
  • cloudiness Of the sky, weather, etc.: the state of being cloudy.
  • cover A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
  • cover (cricket) A tarpaulin or other device used to cover the wicket during rain, to prevent it getting wet.
  • cover (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
  • cover-up An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake.

boarding — full definition

  1. noun The process of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus.
  2. noun Meals and lodging provided for payment, especially at a school.
  3. noun A structure or surface made of boards, such as a wall or barrier.

case — full definition

  1. noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
  2. noun A matter under legal, medical, or professional investigation.
  3. noun A container, box, or covering designed to hold or protect something.
  4. noun Grammar: the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes to show its role in a sentence.
  5. verb To pack something into a case, or to observe a place closely before a robbery.

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