cov·er·ing 
/ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ noun
plural cov·er·ings /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ noun [count] : an object or substance that goes over or on top of something especially in order to hide or protect it
▪ The ground was hidden under a covering [=cover] of snow. ▪ floor/wall/window coverings
▪ The ground was hidden under a covering [=cover] of snow. ▪ floor/wall/window coverings
