cove
Pronunciation: (kōv), [key]
— n., v., coved, cov•ing.
—n.
- a small indentation or recess in the shoreline of a sea, lake, or river.
- a sheltered nook.
- a hollow or recess in a mountain; cave; cavern.
- a narrow pass between woods or hills.
- a sheltered area between woods or hills.
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- a concave surface or molding.
- a concave surface forming part of a ceiling at its edge so as to eliminate the usual interior angle between the wall and ceiling.
—v.t., v.i.
- to make or become a cove.
cove
Pronunciation: (kōv), [key]
— n.
- a person; fellow.
- a manager, esp. of a sheep station.
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