# coving

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkəʊvɪŋ/

## Definitions
1. A concave surface forming a junction between a ceiling and a wall.
2. The vertical sides connecting the jambs with the breast of a fireplace.
3. A method of urban planning used in subdivision and redevelopment of cities characterized by non-uniform lot shapes.

## Etymology
From cove + -ing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/coving