cove
/koʊv/ noun C1- A hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern.
- A concave vault or archway, especially the arch of a ceiling.
- A small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds; bight.
- A strip of prairie extending into woodland.
- A recess or sheltered area on the slopes of a mountain.
- The wooden roof of the stern gallery of an old sailing warship.
- A thin line, sometimes gilded, along a yacht's strake below deck level.
- A valley between two ridges, especially one that, opening to the south and east, is protected by ridges on the north and west from common winter storm tracks.
Plural coves
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“I’ve seen many a drunk chap in my time,” he said, “but never anyone so cryin’ drunk as that cove.
Down at the base of the cliffs were heaps of surf-worn rocks or little sandy coves inlaid with pebbles as with ocean jewels; beyond lay the sea, shimmering and blue, and over it soared the gulls, their pinions flashing silvery in the sunlight.
Spencer lived in a big yellow house at White Sands Cove, and she came to the door with surprise and welcome mingled on her benevolent face.
Every little cove along the curving road was a marvel of dancing ripples.
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