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  • noun Plural form of coving.

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Examples

  • It also has a large iron boiler with brass tap and steam-pipe, round and square gridirons for chops and steaks, ash-pan, open fire for roasting, and a set of ornamental covings with plate-warmer attached.

    The Book of Household Management Isabella Mary 1861

  • It also has a large iron boiler with brass tap and steam-pipe, round and square gridirons for chops and steaks, ash-pan, open fire for roasting, and a set of ornamental covings with plate-warmer attached.

    The Book of Household Management Isabella Mary 1861

  • Manchester-based Fine Castings has seen a huge interest in specialist covings for ceilings from the Muslim community since the company first started manufacturing them over a year ago and requests for these have increased by 15 per cent.

    Manchester Evening News - RSS Feed 2010

  • Said managing director, Shane O'Brien: I received the unusual request for the Kalimah from a client who wanted it inscribed into the covings in his home.

    Manchester Evening News - RSS Feed 2010

  • Many customers have requested special prayers written in Arabic over the covings, similar to Islamic-influenced designs in buildings found in southern Spain, including the Alhambra in

    Manchester Evening News - RSS Feed 2010

  • One family wanted special covings in their main prayer room.

    Manchester Evening News - RSS Feed 2010

  • some homes even look palatial and these covings make it feel very special for them.

    Manchester Evening News - RSS Feed 2010

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