Things that cover or are placed over something else, like blankets, paint, wallpaper, or any protective layer.
From cover + -ing (gerund/noun suffix) + -s (plural). This noun form describes the action result—what you have after covering something.
The plural 'coverings' is much older in English than modern wall coverings—medieval monks used it for their bed coverings and clothing, revealing how universal this human need for coverage is.
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