covert cloth — [kuv′ərt, kō′vərt] n. a smooth, twilled, lightweight cloth, usually of wool, used for suits and topcoats … English World dictionary
covert cloth — noun see covert II, 4 * * * a cotton, woolen, or worsted cloth of twill weave, the warp being of ply yarns one of which may be white. Also called covert. [1890 95] … Useful english dictionary
covert cloth — a cotton, woolen, or worsted cloth of twill weave, the warp being of ply yarns one of which may be white. Also called covert. [1890 95] * * * … Universalium
covert cloth — /ˈkʌvət klɒθ/ (say kuvuht kloth), /ˈkoʊvɜt/ (say kohvert) noun a cotton or worsted fabric or twill weave. The warp is of ply yarns, one of which is light coloured …
covert coat — noun (historical) A short light overcoat • • • Main Entry: ↑cover covert coat, covert coating, etc see under ↑cover • • • Main Entry: ↑covert * * * covert coat, British. a short, light overcoat … Useful english dictionary
covert — [kō′vərt, kuv′ərt] adj. [OFr, pp. of covrir,COVER] 1. concealed, hidden, disguised, or surreptitious [a covert threat] 2. Archaic sheltered; protected 3. Law protected by a husband: said of a married woman n. 1. a covered or protected place;… … English World dictionary
covert — covertly, adv. covertness, n. adj. /koh veuhrt, kuv euhrt/; n. /kuv euhrt, koh veuhrt/, adj. 1. concealed; secret; disguised. 2. covered; sheltered. 3. Law. (of a wife) under the protection of one s husband. n. 4. a covering; cover. 5 … Universalium
covert — /ˈkʌvət / (say kuvuht), /ˈkoʊvɜt / (say kohvert) adjective 1. covered; sheltered. 2. concealed; secret; disguised: *By twelve he had found a kind of strength, but it was covert and indirect. –david malouf, 1990. 3. Law under cover or protection… …
covert coating — noun Cloth for this • • • Main Entry: ↑cover covert coat, covert coating, etc see under ↑cover • • • Main Entry: ↑covert … Useful english dictionary
covert — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, past participle of coverir to cover Date: 14th century 1. not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed ; veiled < a covert alliance > 2. covered over ; sheltered Synonyms: see secret • covert … New Collegiate Dictionary
cover-coat — ● cover coat, cover coats nom masculin (anglais cover coat, manteau servant de protection) Étoffe anglaise de laine à petit grain, légère et solide. ⇒COVER( )COAT, (COVERCOAT, COVER COAT)subst. masc. A. Étoffe de laine légère à grain serré.… … Encyclopédie Universelle
