Coving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkəʊvɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coving is a noun meaning A concave surface forming a junction between a ceiling and a wall.
Meaning
A concave surface forming a junction between a ceiling and a wall.
More Meanings
- The vertical sides connecting the jambs with the breast of a fireplace.
- (urban studies) A method of urban planning used in subdivision and redevelopment of cities characterized by non-uniform lot shapes.
Example Sentences
Aluminium treadplate is used for the corridor, kitchen, and pantry floor, with aluminium covings.
The gilt lantern burned palely in the stairwell, but in the dining room the ordinary shadows deepened in the corners and hung like smoke in the coving of the ceiling.
Word Forms
- covings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recess, inlet, cieling, cope, cradle, curvative.
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