Covering and Cocoon

Covering

Covering noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.
Usage example: the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed

Cocoon and covering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cocoon" instead a noun "Covering".

Nearby Words: cover, covered, coverage, coverlet

Cocoon

Cocoon noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.
Usage example: he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
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Covering and cocoon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Covering" instead a noun "Cocoon".
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