Cove
noun
A small area of sea or ocean partly enclosed by land, smaller than a bay.
She spent her holidays exploring hidden coves along the shoreline.
Often appears as...
- secluded cove
- sandy cove
noun
A concave or arched molding on a column or piece of furniture.
He admired the intricate cove molding on the antique cabinet.
Often appears as...
- cove molding
- ornamented cove
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A British slang for a man or a fellow.
He's a good cove, always ready to help.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A small area of sea or ocean partly enclosed by land, smaller than a bay.
She spent her holidays exploring hidden coves along the shoreline.
Often appears as...
- secluded cove
- sandy cove
noun
A concave or arched molding on a column or piece of furniture.
He admired the intricate cove molding on the antique cabinet.
Often appears as...
- cove molding
- ornamented cove
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A British slang for a man or a fellow.
He's a good cove, always ready to help.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Size Matters
When comparing to bays, coves are usually smaller, more sheltered areas of water.
The sailing trip included a visit to a small cove, perfect for a swim.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Beauty
Coves often have a natural, peaceful setting, ideal for relaxation or outdoor activities.
They set up their picnic in a serene cove surrounded by tall cliffs.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Navigation
Due to their size, coves may not always be navigable by larger vessels, unlike bays.
The captain was careful not to steer the large ship too close to the shallow cove.
Pro Tip 1/3Size Matters
When comparing to bays, coves are usually smaller, more sheltered areas of water.
The sailing trip included a visit to a small cove, perfect for a swim.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Beauty
Coves often have a natural, peaceful setting, ideal for relaxation or outdoor activities.
They set up their picnic in a serene cove surrounded by tall cliffs.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Navigation
Due to their size, coves may not always be navigable by larger vessels, unlike bays.
The captain was careful not to steer the large ship too close to the shallow cove.
Pro Tip 1/3Size Matters
When comparing to bays, coves are usually smaller, more sheltered areas of water.
The sailing trip included a visit to a small cove, perfect for a swim.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Beauty
Coves often have a natural, peaceful setting, ideal for relaxation or outdoor activities.
They set up their picnic in a serene cove surrounded by tall cliffs.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Navigation
Due to their size, coves may not always be navigable by larger vessels, unlike bays.
The captain was careful not to steer the large ship too close to the shallow cove.
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Dolphins: Even Smarter...
They'll pick up a leaf, as we saw in the video, on their pectoral fin or their tail or their dorsal fin and then they swim through the water and then they pass it to one another in this, you know, morning game of catch. So this one particular morning, most of the times I was working off of boats, but this one morning I went in from a little cove off
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Saving Manatees: What It...
currently um in the river it is sometimes it's very strong current and these are lasers so the currents will be pushing them back and forth certain to want to come into these places such as these coves where the current isn't as strong okay so they can hang out here and relax and be peaceful
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Vietnam's Ha Long Bay Is...
although people have lived in this region for thousands of years most of the islands remain uninhabited but these coves and natural towers are rich with wildlife the name how long is Vietnamese for descending dragon according to one
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The Antarctic's...
sierra cove is surrounded by glaciers and the glaciers are carving at the end of summer beginning of autumn and so the bay fills up with blocks of ice which are incredibly dangerous for these penguins to navigate through but in
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The Greek myth of Talos,...
Their adventure had taken many dark turns, and the weary sailors were desperate to rest in a safe harbor. They’d heard tales of Crete’s invulnerable bronze colossus, and made for a sheltered cove.
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Leopard Seals Play With...
and what i'm going to tell you about today is leopard seals we're going to what is one of the most beautiful places i have ever seen siever cove now pulling into it my breath was
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Polar Bear Mom and Cubs...
but all good fun must eventually come to an end mom rolls in the snow which is how polar bears dry off of course getting the coves to stop for tea good luck on Mac
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Safari Live - Day 222 PIPE...
bristle tailed hello it's not waffles it's one of the coves
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Sea Otters Hold Hands To...
In a cove they find a solution to the turbulent waters.
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Sea Lion Team Hunts in...
using the cove as a trap they run the fish aground
Video examples
Dolphins: Even Smarter...
They'll pick up a leaf, as we saw in the video, on their pectoral fin or their tail or their dorsal fin and then they swim through the water and then they pass it to one another in this, you know, morning game of catch. So this one particular morning, most of the times I was working off of boats, but this one morning I went in from a little cove off
Video examples
Saving Manatees: What It...
currently um in the river it is sometimes it's very strong current and these are lasers so the currents will be pushing them back and forth certain to want to come into these places such as these coves where the current isn't as strong okay so they can hang out here and relax and be peaceful
Video examples
Vietnam's Ha Long Bay Is...
although people have lived in this region for thousands of years most of the islands remain uninhabited but these coves and natural towers are rich with wildlife the name how long is Vietnamese for descending dragon according to one
Video examples
The Antarctic's...
sierra cove is surrounded by glaciers and the glaciers are carving at the end of summer beginning of autumn and so the bay fills up with blocks of ice which are incredibly dangerous for these penguins to navigate through but in
Video examples
The Greek myth of Talos,...
Their adventure had taken many dark turns, and the weary sailors were desperate to rest in a safe harbor. They’d heard tales of Crete’s invulnerable bronze colossus, and made for a sheltered cove.
Video examples
Leopard Seals Play With...
and what i'm going to tell you about today is leopard seals we're going to what is one of the most beautiful places i have ever seen siever cove now pulling into it my breath was
Video examples
Polar Bear Mom and Cubs...
but all good fun must eventually come to an end mom rolls in the snow which is how polar bears dry off of course getting the coves to stop for tea good luck on Mac
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 222 PIPE...
bristle tailed hello it's not waffles it's one of the coves
Video examples
Sea Otters Hold Hands To...
In a cove they find a solution to the turbulent waters.
Video examples
Sea Lion Team Hunts in...
using the cove as a trap they run the fish aground
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Quote examples
Ruchi Sanghvi
Indian Businesswoman
Cove is essentially a collaboration, coordination and communication tool for the administration of organizations and communities, from the Stanford Graduate School of Business Entrepreneurship Club to church groups and schools.
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Jay Cooke
American Businessman
I was a hunter and fisherman, and many a time I have slipped out into the woods and prairies at 4 a.m. and brought home plenty of game, or have gone in a canoe to the cove and brought back a good supply of fresh fish.
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Stephen Hillenburg
American Actor
For me personally, snorkeling in a cove in Hawaii, floating along, and looking at all the animals and the colors - I mean, that's pretty peaceful.
Quote examples
Ruchi Sanghvi
Indian Businesswoman
Cove is essentially a collaboration, coordination and communication tool for the administration of organizations and communities, from the Stanford Graduate School of Business Entrepreneurship Club to church groups and schools.
Quote examples
Jay Cooke
American Businessman
I was a hunter and fisherman, and many a time I have slipped out into the woods and prairies at 4 a.m. and brought home plenty of game, or have gone in a canoe to the cove and brought back a good supply of fresh fish.
Quote examples
Stephen Hillenburg
American Actor
For me personally, snorkeling in a cove in Hawaii, floating along, and looking at all the animals and the colors - I mean, that's pretty peaceful.
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