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Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Covering

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to covering such as "wrap", "coat", and "envelop".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to cover

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

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to wrap

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

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to blanket

to cover something completely, as if with a blanket

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to shroud

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

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to bandage

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

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to swathe

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

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to sheathe

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

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to encase

to surround or cover something completely with a protective structure

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to envelop

to completely surround or cover something

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to coat

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

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to overlay

to cover one thing over another

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to inlay

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

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to resurface

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

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to encrust

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

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to laminate

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

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to slate

to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock

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to glaze

to cover something with a sweet and often shiny coating

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to smear

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

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to daub

to coat a surface with plaster or a thick substance

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to candy

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

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to paste

to cover the surface of something with a thick substance

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to varnish

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

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to insulate

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

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to hood

to cover someone or something by placing a hood over them

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to cap

to place a lid or cover on something

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to veneer

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

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to plaster

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

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to pad

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

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to wax

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

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