cover (something) in (something)

cover (something) in (something)

To coat something in something. We need to cover this whole wall in the gray paint. You need to cover the bottom of the pan in butter first. The squeaky hinges just needed a little bit of oil—you didn't have to cover them in it!

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cover someone in something

to place something over someone or something to serve as clothing or concealment. The designer had covered her in see-through fabric that was very revealing.

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