covering vs top

top vs covering

covering and top both are nouns.

covering is not an adjective while top is an adjective.

covering is not a verb while top is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
covering	Yes	No	No	No
top	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

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

covering: an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
top: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

Other hyponyms of covering include artificial skin, bootleg, bubble, canopy, casing, chafing gear, cloak, cloth covering, article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable, coat, coating, cover plate, drape, earmuff, fig leaf, finger, flap, floor cover, floor covering, folder, footgear, footwear, exhaust hood, hood, hood, imbrication, lapping, overlapping, instep, mask, matting, mercy seat, paddle-box, paddle box, planking, protection, protective cover, protective covering, concealment, cover, covert, screen, swathing, thumb, toe, cover, upholstery, wrap, wrapper, wrapping.

covering (noun)	top (noun)
the act of protecting something by covering it	a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
the work of applying something	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)	a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
a natural object that covers or envelops	platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
	the greatest possible intensity
	the highest or uppermost side of anything
	the upper part of anything
	the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
	the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
	the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

covering (adjective)	top (adjective)
	situated at the top or highest position

covering (verb)	top (verb)
	be the culminating event
	finish up or conclude
	cut the top off
	strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
	pass by, over, or under without making contact
	reach or ascend the top of
	provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
	be superior or better than some standard
	be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
	be ahead of others; be the first

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