Verbs for Covering · Verbs: Manual Action

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

"She wraps the gift with colorful paper."

"Please wrap the gift in colorful paper and tie it with a ribbon before giving it."

to cover something completely, as if with a blanket

"Snow blankets the ground heavily overnight."

"Heavy snow blanketed the entire town overnight and schools were closed because the roads were completely impassable."

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

"Mist shrouds the cemetery in mystery."

"Thick clouds of mist shrouded the small village making it look mysterious and isolated from the outside world."

to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection

"Bandage the wound carefully."

"The nurse carefully bandaged the patient's wound after cleaning it thoroughly to prevent infection and promote healing."

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

"The nurse swathes the wound with gauze."

"The nurse swathed the patient's wound in clean gauze bandages to protect it from infection while it healed."

to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder

"Sheathe the sharp knife."

"After the duel, the victorious knight carefully sheathed his gleaming sword back into its ornate scabbard."

to surround or cover something completely with a protective structure

"Ice encases the branches."

"The fragile artifact was encased in a glass box to protect it from dust and curious hands at the museum."

to completely surround or cover something

"Fog envelops the small coastal town."

"Thick fog enveloped the entire city making it difficult for drivers to see more than a few feet ahead."

to cover one thing over another

"Overlay the pattern onto the fabric."

"You need to overlay the transparent sheet on top of the original drawing to trace the outline accurately."

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

"Woodworkers inlay designs."

"The skilled artisan would inlay tiny pieces of polished shell into the dark wood of the jewelry box."

to cover something with a hard outer layer, forming a crust

"Seashells encrust the old shipwreck wood."

"The old shipwreck was encrusted with barnacles and seaweed after spending decades at the bottom of the ocean."

to cover something, often with a sweet and sugary substance, typically in the form of candy or syrup

"Candy the ginger root for sweets."

"The chef candied the orange peels by boiling them in sugar syrup until they became sweet and chewy."

to cover the surface of an object with a clear liquid that leaves a shine

"Varnish the wooden table for protection."

"The woodworker varnished the table with three coats of clear polyurethane to protect the surface from scratches and water damage."

to cover someone or something by placing a hood over them

"Hood the bird's head."

"The falconer would hood the bird's head to keep it calm during transport to the training grounds."

to cover the surface of an object with a thin layer of decorative material for a more appealing appearance

"The cabinet veneers with oak wood."

"The cheap table was veneered with a thin layer of expensive looking wood to make it appear more valuable than it actually was."

to add padding or cushioning to enhance comfort, protect, or modify the shape of something

"Pad the chair seat."

"The tailor will pad the shoulders of the jacket to give the wearer a more imposing silhouette."

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

"She covers the food with foil."

"Please cover the leftover food with plastic wrap before putting it in the refrigerator."

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

"She coats the chicken with breadcrumbs."

"You should coat the chicken pieces with flour before frying them to make the skin extra crispy and golden brown."

to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

"They will resurface the road."

"The city plans to resurface the main avenue next spring to improve its condition."

to cover something with a thin, protective layer that is not made of fabric

"Laminate the card for extra durability."

"The teacher decided to laminate the classroom posters so that they would last for many years without tearing or getting dirty."

to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock

"They slate the roof."

"The construction crew will slate the new building's roof with durable, natural gray stone tiles."

to cover something with a sweet and often shiny coating

"Glaze the cake."

"The baker will glaze the donuts with a simple sugar icing for a shiny finish."

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

"She smeared sunscreen on her arms."

"The child accidentally smeared paint on the wall while trying to create a masterpiece for his mother."

to coat a surface with plaster or a thick substance

"They daub mud on walls."

"The villagers would daub mud and straw onto their simple dwellings to provide insulation."

to cover the surface of something with a thick substance

"I paste the paper here."

"She will paste the decorative paper onto the box to give it a new look."

to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy

"We insulate the house."

"Properly insulating the attic will significantly reduce heating costs during the winter months."

to place a lid or cover on something

"Cap the bottle tightly."

"The chef decided to cap the simmering pot with a lid to keep the flavors concentrated and prevent evaporation."

to cover something noticeably or heavily by sticking or applying a substance onto it

"He plaster the wall."

"The builders will plaster the exterior walls to give the house a smooth and finished appearance."

to apply a smooth and protective layer onto something, enhancing its appearance or providing a glossy finish

"Wax the floor now."

"You should wax the antique table to preserve its finish and add a beautiful shine."