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cove

1. cove \'ko-v\ n [ME, den, fr. OE cofa; akin to OE cot] 1: a concavity or 
   recessed place : as  1a: an architectural member with a concave cross 
   section  1b: a trough for concealed lighting at the upper part of a wall  
   2: a small sheltered inlet or bay  3a: a deep recess or small valley in the 
   side of a mountain  3b: a level area sheltered by hills or mountains 
2. cove vi : to make in a hollow concave form 
3. cove n [Romany kova thing, person] slang Brit  : MAN, FELLOW