cove Synonyms
Another word for cove
• noun (Context 1)
A small, sheltered coastal bay or narrow inlet in the shoreline of a sea, lake, or river.
"The fishermen anchored their boat in a quiet inlet to wait out the sudden squall."
• noun (Context 2)
A sheltered recess, hollow, or small valley in the side of a mountain or cliff.
"Hikers discovered an old cabin tucked into a wooded hollow high in the Appalachian Mountains."
• noun (Context 3)
A concave arch or molding, especially one located at the junction where a wall meets a ceiling.
"The architect installed concealed LED lighting along the plaster coving of the dining room ceiling."
• noun (Context 4)
A man or fellow (used in dated or informal British English).
"He was a cheerful old chap who spent his afternoons tending the village garden."
• verb (Context 5)
To arch over or shape with a concave curve or molding (especially of a ceiling, wall junction, or edge).
"The builders decided to arch the plaster ceiling to give the hallway a softer, more classical appearance."
Opposites of cove
The opposite of cove shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: