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covert
Examples
During the meeting, she made a covert gesture to signal her colleague.
She employed a covert strategy to avoid alerting her competitors.
02
legally or socially protected as a married woman
Old use
SpecializedExamples
In 18th-century law, a wife was considered covert upon marriage.
The property belonged to the husband, as the wife was covert.
Covert
01
a feather that covers the base of a wing or tail feather, aiding flight and insulation
Examples
During molting, the covert feathers are replaced gradually.
Observing the covert feathers can help identify bird species.
02
something that serves to hide or shelter an object, area, or person
Examples
The soldiers moved through the forest covert to avoid detection.
He installed a covert to protect the equipment from the elements.
03
a group of coots considered collectively
Examples
A covert of coots floated quietly on the lake.
Birdwatchers observed a covert of coots near the reeds.
Lexical Tree
covertly
covertness
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