uncovering meaning

UK US /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/ 4 syllables

uncovering (noun): the removal of covering.

uncovering has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

uncovering as a noun

  1. the removal of covering

    Synonyms: denudation, stripping, baring, husking

    Type of: removal

    Kinds: deforestation, cornhusking

  2. the act of discovering something

    Synonyms: discovery, find

    Type of: act

    Kinds: tracing, detection, self-discovery, breakthrough, determination, rediscovery

How to pronounce uncovering

uncovering is pronounced /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with uncovering

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in NG · 10-letter words

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