1. Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on one's own individuals or formations; SYN. covering fire.
2. The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; SYN. covering, screening, masking.

ETYM French enveloppe.
1. A flat rectangular paper container for papers.
2. A natural covering (as by a fluid).
3. Any wrapper or covering.
4. (Geometry) A curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves.
5. The bag containing the gas in a balloon; SYN. gasbag.
6. The maximum operating capability of a system.
In geometry, a curve that touches all the members of a family of lines or curves. For example, a family of three equal circles all touching each other and forming a triangular pattern (like a clover leaf) has two envelopes: a small circle that fits in the space in the middle, and a large circle that encompasses all three circles. + prikaži više

ETYM AS. handlung.
1. Manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something.
2. The action of touching with the hands or the skillful use of the hands; SYN. manipulation.

ETYM French jaquette, dim. of jaque. Related to Jack.
1. A short coat.
2. An outer covering or casing.
3. The tough metal casing for certain kinds of ammunition.
Short coat, usually coming to the waist or hip, worn by both men and women. Jackets are worn in combination with skirts and trousers to form suits, or separately, both indoors and outdoors. They are both fashion and utilitarian garments. + prikaži više

ETYM French compresse.
A cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever).