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coved

coved

7.4
A coast or cliff with small protected bays
  • adjective
  • /koʊvd/
translation icon : coberto
  • They admired the coved cliffs, each bay offering a hidden stretch of sand.

Examples

  • We discovered several coved inlets along the rocky coast, perfect for swimming.

  • A coved coast provides natural protection from strong ocean waves.

  • The coved shoreline made the area perfect for exploring by kayak.

  • The coved coastline was perfect for exploring.

  • We found a beautiful, coved area to relax by the sea.

  • The coved coastline was lined with small beaches that were ideal for a fun day out.

  • The coved cliffs shielded the harbor from the rough waters of the open sea.

How Indented

jagged
22 3.6
coved
7.4
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

coved positive

Morphology

coved = cove (transparent) = cove + ed

Clear formation: 'cove' (small bay) + '-ed' meaning 'having coves' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Coved comes from cove, which also means a small bay or 'shelter' on the coast. So a coved shoreline or cliff is one that is full of little sheltered bays where the sea has made small hollows.