Cover in
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Application
Use 'cover in' when something is physically applied onto another object's surface.
Her hands were covered in clay after the pottery class.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Coverage
'Cover in' does not always mean complete coverage, it can be partial too.
His shoes were covered in mud.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Effect
Using 'cover in' often suggests a noticeable visual change to the covered item.
The hills were covered in a blanket of white snow.
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