coving

Meanings

• noun

  Decorative molding, typically in the form of a continuous band or crown, used to cover the joints between walls and ceilings or between different surfaces.

  - "The room looked magnificent with the new coving installed."
  - "Can you help me measure and install the new coving in the living room?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coving
dove , glove , love

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Variants

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cove , coved , coves , coving

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'covre', meaning 'to cover'.

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Trivia

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1. Coving was particularly popular during the Victorian era, when ornate decorative details were in vogue.

2. Some homes and buildings have original coving that dates back centuries and is considered a valuable historical feature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cornice: A decorative molding that forms the outermost projecting edge of a structure, often used interchangeably with coving but typically referring to a more prominent and projecting feature.

2. Plasterwork: The art of creating decorative designs using plaster, which can include coving, cornices, and other intricate details.

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Culture

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Coving has been used in architecture and interior design for centuries to add decorative detail and elegance to spaces. It can be found in various styles and materials, including plaster, wood, and metal.

How to Memorize "coving"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and purpose of coving. Imagine a continuous band used to cover the joints between different surfaces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coving' with 'covering' or 'decoration'. Think of it as a decorative element used to hide joints or seams.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'cov-er-ing', where 'cov' represents 'cover' and 'ering' represents 'ing' as in 'a decorative covering'.

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