cove

cove · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small sheltered bay or coastal inlet.

  2. 2.

    A sheltered recess, especially in a cliff or mountain.

  3. 3.

    (Architecture) A concave molding or arched section of a ceiling.

  4. 4.

    (British slang, dated) A man or fellow.

Forms

plural: coves

Related words

Antonyms: headland, promontory
See also: alcove, bay, harbor, inlet
Synonyms: alcove, bay, harbor, inlet

Etymology

From Old English "cofa" meaning chamber, cave, or den, related to German "Koben" (pen, sty).