nounπShareA hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern."The children explored the small cove in the cliff overlooking the beach. "geologygeographynatureoceanplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA concave vault or archway, especially the arch of a ceiling."The museum's entrance featured a beautiful cove above the doorway, creating an elegant, arched ceiling. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds."The fishing boats sought shelter in the calm cove during the storm. "geographynauticalenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strip of prairie extending into woodland."The hikers followed the narrow cove, a strip of prairie leading into the dense forest. "environmentgeographyareanatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recess or sheltered area on the slopes of a mountain."The hikers found a cool, shady cove nestled in the mountainside, perfect for a picnic lunch. "geographynatureareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe wooden roof of the stern gallery of an old sailing warship."The ship's captain surveyed the damage to the cove, which was badly splintered. "nauticalsailingmilitaryarchitecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin line, sometimes gilded, along a yacht's strake below deck level."The yacht's interior was luxurious, featuring a gleaming walnut wall accented by a subtle, gilded cove that ran along the strake. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arch over; to build in a hollow concave form; to make in the form of a cove."The carpenter cove the roofline of the shed, creating a pleasing curve. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A fellow; a man."The cove said he'd help us with the project at school. "personlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA friend; a mate.""Hey cove, how's it going? Want to grab some lunch?" "personfamilygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo brood, cover, over, or sit over, as birds their eggs."The mother hen will cove her chicks to keep them warm on this cold night. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading