Antonyms for uncovering


Grammar : Verb
Spell : uhn-kuhv-er
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈkʌv ər


Definition of uncovering

Origin :
  • c.1300, from un- (2) "reverse of" + cover (v.). Earliest use is figurative; literal sense is attested from late 14c. Related: Uncovered; uncovering.
  • verb reveal, disclose
Example sentences :
  • Uncovering his head, he let the night wind cool his hot temples.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • One room only, over the kitchen, gave hope of uncovering something.
  • Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman
  • Leland ran after him, and, uncovering, stood bareheaded before him.
  • Extract from : « An Old Meerschaum » by David Christie Murray
  • "Open them with care, friends," said Standish uncovering his head.
  • Extract from : « Standish of Standish » by Jane G. Austin
  • I then alighted from my horse and uncovering the face, found it was Col. Martin Scott.
  • Extract from : « Old Fort Snelling » by Marcus L. Hansen
  • Never a word about my efforts in uncovering the plot in the first place.
  • Extract from : « The Misplaced Battleship » by Harry Harrison (AKA Henry Maxwell Dempsey)
  • All there was to be done was wait the uncovering of their hands.
  • Extract from : « Trail's End » by George W. Ogden
  • Dulcibel was not prepared for such a burst of wrath, and such an uncovering of the heart.
  • Extract from : « Dulcibel » by Henry Peterson
  • "I dare not hope so," sobbed she, uncovering her eyes, and glancing at me.
  • Extract from : « Down The River » by Oliver Optic
  • His hat was pushed back, uncovering a forehead seamed and sweaty.
  • Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates

Synonyms for uncovering

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