couverture

Definitions of couverture
  1. noun
    anything that covers
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    couverture naturelle
    a natural object that covers or envelops
  2. noun
    a natural object that covers or envelops
    synonyms: couverture naturelle
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    écaille
    a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
    carapace, coque, gousse, écale
    the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
    épine
    a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
    enveloppe
    an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
    croûte, écorce
    a hard outer layer that covers something
    coquille, coquille d'oeuf
    the exterior covering of a bird's egg
    péricarpe
    the ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovary
    écorce
    tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
    peau, pelure
    body covering of a living animal
    plumage, plume, plumet
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
    couche de protection
    the tough natural covering of some organisms
    écaille de poisson
    scale of the kind that covers the bodies of fish
    coquillage, coquille d'escargot, coquille de mer
    the shell of a marine organism
    peau, tégument
    a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
    poil
    a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    exosquelette
    the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
    glouteron
    seed vessel having hooks or prickles
    enveloppe
    outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
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    objet naturel
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
  3. noun
    promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
    synonyms: provision
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    assurance
    a British term for some kinds of insurance
    assurance-automobiles
    insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents
    assurance contre l'incendie
    insurance against loss due to fire
    assurance maladie
    insurance against loss due to ill health
    assurance
    insurance paid to named beneficiaries when the insured person dies
    réassurance
    sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured
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    sauvegarde
    defense against financial failure; financial independence
  4. noun
    outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
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    peau, tégument
    a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
  5. noun
    decorative cover for a bed
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    dessus de lit
    a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
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    couverture de laine
    coverings that are used on a bed
  6. noun
    bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
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    couverture de laine
    coverings that are used on a bed
  7. noun
    the craft of a roofer
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    artisanat, commerce, métier, profession, échange
    the skilled practice of a practical occupation
  8. noun
    any covering for the body or a body part
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    peau, pelure
    body covering of a living animal
    plumage, plume, plumet
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
    couche de protection
    the tough natural covering of some organisms
    peau, tégument
    a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
    poil
    a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    exosquelette
    the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
    pelage
    growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
    armure, carapace
    tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
    penne
    any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
    chevelure
    growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being
    épi
    a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest of the hair and usually will not lie flat
    coiffure, coupe de cheveux
    the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
    boucle, boucle de cheveux, frisette
    a strand or cluster of hair
    sourcil
    the arch of hair above each eye
    cil
    any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
    prépuce
    a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis
    cuir chevelu
    the skin that covers the top of the head
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    couverture naturelle
    a natural object that covers or envelops
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