Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does cove mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word cove? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (now uncommon) A hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern. [from 9th c.]
  2. (architecture) A concave vault or archway, especially the arch of a ceiling. [from 16th c.]
  3. A small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds. [from 16th c.]
  4. (US) A strip of prairie extending into woodland.
  5. A recess or sheltered area on the slopes of a mountain. [from 19th c.]
  6. (nautical) The wooden roof of the stern gallery of an old sailing warship. [from 19th c.]
  7. (nautical) A thin line, sometimes gilded, along a yacht's strake below deck level. [from 19th c.]
Verb
  1. (architecture) To arch over; to build in a hollow concave form; to make in the form of a cove.
Noun
  1. (Britain, dated, informal) A fellow; a man.
  2. (Polari) A friend; a mate.
Verb
  1. To brood, cover, over, or sit over, as birds their eggs.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder

See Also

Nearby Definitions
4-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024