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    cove
    /kəʊv/

    noun

    • 1. a small sheltered bay.
    • 2. a concave arch or arched moulding, especially one formed at the junction of a wall with a ceiling.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A cove is a curved part of a coast that partly surrounds an area of water, or a long, curved piece of wood, plaster, etc. placed along the top edge of a wall. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of cove, and see examples and translations in different languages.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Cove is a noun that means a curved part of a coast or a small bay. It can also refer to a man or a type of ceiling molding. Learn how to use cove in sentences and see translations in different languages.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › coveCove Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of cove as a noun or verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Cove can refer to a recessed place, a small bay, a valley, or a person.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › coveCOVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a small indentation or recess in the shoreline of a sea, lake, or river. a sheltered nook. a hollow or recess in a mountain; cave; cavern. a narrow pass between woods or hills. a sheltered area between woods or hills. Architecture. a concave surface or molding.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. a small bay or inlet, usually between rocky headlands. 2. a narrow cavern formed in the sides of cliffs, mountains, etc, usually by erosion. 3. a sheltered place. 4. Also called: coving architecture. a concave curved surface between the wall and ceiling of a room. verb. 5. (transitive) to form an architectural cove in.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › coveCove - definition of cove by The Free Dictionary

    Cove can mean a small bay, a recess, a cave, or a fellow. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of cove from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcove noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning of cove as a noun, a small bay or a secluded place, with examples and pictures. Also find out the origin and usage of cove in British and American English.