单词 | cove |
释义 | cove cove1 /kohv/, n. , v. , coved, coving. n. 1. a small indentation or recess in the shoreline of a sea, lake, or river. 2. a sheltered nook. 3. a hollow or recess in a mountain; cave; cavern. 4. a narrow pass between woods or hills. 5. a sheltered area between woods or hills. 6. Archit. a. a concave surface or molding. b. a concave surface forming part of a ceiling at its edge so as to eliminate the usual interior angle between the wall and ceiling. v.t. , v.i. 7. to make or become a cove. [bef. 900; ME; OE cofa cave, den, closet; c. ON kofi hut, Gk gýpe cave] cove2 /kohv/, n. 1. Brit. Slang. a person; fellow. 2. Australian Slang. a manager, esp. of a sheep station. [1560-70; said to be < Romany kova creature] |
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