cover glass
- noun
- /ˈkʌvər ɡlæs/
- Specialized
:
cristal protector
- When the phone fell, the cover glass shattered, but the internal display still worked.
Examples
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Manufacturers test the cover glass for scratch resistance and drop performance before production.
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Can you replace the cover glass on my tablet?
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He replaced the cracked cover glass at the repair shop to prevent further water damage.
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The new smartphone features a durable cover glass.
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Manufacturers test the cover glass for scratch resistance and drop performance before production.
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When the phone fell, the cover glass shattered, but the internal display still worked.
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He replaced the cracked cover glass at the repair shop to prevent further water damage.
Synonyms
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1.0
A thing like a lid or blanket that lies over something to keep it safe
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2.7
An object placed over something to keep it safe from damage
Something you put over a thing to keep it safe from damage
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a protective outer layer of glass' is directly and predictably derived from combining 'cover' (an object that protects) with 'glass' (the material), so a learner who knows both words can infer it is glass that covers and protects a device. This straightforward noun–noun composition follows regular English compounding patterns and is cross-linguistically common, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Cover glass comes from the plain image of a piece of glass put on top to cover and protect something. Today it means the hard outer glass that sits over a phone or tablet screen to keep the display safe from scratches and drops.