nounπShareA hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern."The children loved exploring the small, rocky coves along the beach, searching for hidden seashells. "geologyareanatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA concave vault or archway, especially the arch of a ceiling."The art gallery featured a large room with elegant coves that curved gracefully towards the center of the ceiling. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds."The small fishing boats found shelter from the storm in the quiet coves along the rocky coastline. "geographynauticalenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strip of prairie extending into woodland."The farmer plowed the coves of prairie that reached into the edge of the forest, hoping to expand his field. "geographyenvironmentnatureplaceareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recess or sheltered area on the slopes of a mountain."Hikers rested in the cool, shaded coves on the mountainside to escape the midday sun. "geographygeologyareanatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe wooden roof of the stern gallery of an old sailing warship."From the deck, the sailors could barely see the captain standing on the stern gallery, shaded by the elaborately carved coves above him. "nauticalsailingmilitaryarchitecturestructurepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin line, sometimes gilded, along a yacht's strake below deck level."The yacht's interior was luxurious, with polished wood paneling accented by delicate gold coves that ran along the edges of the strake. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A fellow; a man.""The old-timers in the back room, a bunch of hardened coves, shared stories of their youth." "personlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA friend; a mate.""Hey coves, fancy grabbing a pizza after work?" "persongrouphumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading