cloth covering vs dressing

dressing vs cloth covering

cloth covering and dressing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cloth covering	Yes	No	No	No
dressing	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, dressing is a hyponym of cloth covering; that is, dressing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cloth covering:

cloth covering: a covering made of cloth
dressing: a cloth covering for a wound or sore

Other hyponyms of cloth covering include antimacassar, back, bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding, blindfold, bosom, burial garment, cosy, cozy, tea cosy, tea cozy, medical dressing, elbow, eyepatch, patch, havelock, knee, lap, lap covering, leg, seat, shoulder, skirt, arm, sleeve, slipcover, chalice cloth.

cloth covering (noun)	dressing (noun)
a covering made of cloth	the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
	the act of applying a bandage
	processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
	a cloth covering for a wound or sore
	making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
	savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
	a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

Difference between cloth covering and dressing

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