couvercle

Definitions of couvercle
  1. noun
    covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
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    types:
    bouchon, béret, capsule
    a top (as for a bottle)
    type of:
    housse
    an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
  2. noun
    a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
  3. noun
    something serving as a cover or protection
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    types:
    bout ferré, frette
    a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
    enjoliveur
    cap that fits over the hub of a wheel
    type of:
    abri, protection
    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
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