coverlid
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9.9
- noun
- Archaic
- He admired the intricate patterns woven into the antique coverlid.
Examples
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The old house still had a hand-stitched coverlid on the guest bed.
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She pulled the coverlid up to her chin on the cold night.
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The coverlid was beautifully embroidered.
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She bought a new coverlid for her bed.
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The colorful coverlid added warmth and charm to the bedroom.
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She carefully folded the coverlid before making the bed in the morning.
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He picked up the worn coverlid and reminisced about his childhood.
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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2.8
A thick layer that covers a surface, for example fog or snow
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1.0
Sheets and blankets that you put on a bed
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2.5
A thick bed covering filled with warm material for sleeping
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1.4
A decorative cover spread over a bed that covers the sheets and blankets
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2.5
Items that cover a bed, like sheets and blankets
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7.7
A decorative cloth for a bed like a thin quilt
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1.8
Sheets, blankets, and pillowcases that cover a bed
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1.3
A large cloth that covers a bed to make it look nice and keep it warm
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1.0
A large cloth that lies on top of a bed to protect it and make it look nice
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9.9
A decorative cover for a bed like a quilt or bedspread
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2.9
A thin sewn blanket you put on a bed for warmth or decoration
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1.5
A cloth placed on a bed to keep you warm or make it look nice
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3.4
A thick blanket that covers a bed to keep you warm
A thick soft bed covering filled with feathers or warm fibers used instead of sheets
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Coverlid comes from the simple parts cover and lid, so it means a 'cover' that works like a 'lid'. Like a box lid or an eyelid that closes the eye, a coverlid is something you pull over a bed, so it means a bedcover or quilt.