Synonyms: covering, application, coating
Definition: the work of applying something
Usage: the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine; a complete bleach requires several applications; the surface was ready for a coating of paint;
Similar words: manual labor, manual labour
Definition: labor done with the hands
Synonyms: covering
Definition: the act of protecting something by covering it
Similar words: protection
Definition: the activity of protecting someone or something
Usage: the witnesses demanded police protection
Synonyms: masking, screening, cover, covering
Definition: the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Usage: the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
Similar words: hiding, concealing, concealment
Definition: the activity of keeping something secret
Synonyms: covering
Definition: an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
Synonyms: cover, covering, natural covering
Definition: a natural object that covers or envelops
Usage: under a covering of dust; the fox was flushed from its cover
Similar words: natural object
Definition: an object occurring naturally; not made by man