Synonyms for uncovering
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : uhn-kuhv-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈkʌv ər |
Top 10 synonyms for uncovering Other synonyms for the word uncovering
Définition of uncovering
Origin :- c.1300, from un- (2) "reverse of" + cover (v.). Earliest use is figurative; literal sense is attested from late 14c. Related: Uncovered; uncovering.
- verb reveal, disclose
- Uncovering his head, he let the night wind cool his hot temples.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- One room only, over the kitchen, gave hope of uncovering something.
- Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman
- Leland ran after him, and, uncovering, stood bareheaded before him.
- Extract from : « An Old Meerschaum » by David Christie Murray
- "Open them with care, friends," said Standish uncovering his head.
- Extract from : « Standish of Standish » by Jane G. Austin
- I then alighted from my horse and uncovering the face, found it was Col. Martin Scott.
- Extract from : « Old Fort Snelling » by Marcus L. Hansen
- Never a word about my efforts in uncovering the plot in the first place.
- Extract from : « The Misplaced Battleship » by Harry Harrison (AKA Henry Maxwell Dempsey)
- All there was to be done was wait the uncovering of their hands.
- Extract from : « Trail's End » by George W. Ogden
- Dulcibel was not prepared for such a burst of wrath, and such an uncovering of the heart.
- Extract from : « Dulcibel » by Henry Peterson
- "I dare not hope so," sobbed she, uncovering her eyes, and glancing at me.
- Extract from : « Down The River » by Oliver Optic
- His hat was pushed back, uncovering a forehead seamed and sweaty.
- Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates
Antonyms for uncovering
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