Coves

noun

A hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern.
  2. (noun) A concave vault or archway, especially the arch of a ceiling.
  3. (noun) A small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds.
  4. (noun) A strip of prairie extending into woodland.
  5. (noun) A recess or sheltered area on the slopes of a mountain.
  6. (noun) The wooden roof of the stern gallery of an old sailing warship.
  7. (noun) A thin line, sometimes gilded, along a yacht's strake below deck level.
  8. (noun) (thieves' cant) A fellow; a man.
  9. (noun) A friend; a mate.

Letter breakdown

  • Coves contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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Reader questions

What does Coves mean?

A hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern.

How many letters are in Coves?

Coves has 5 letters.

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