n. 1 small bay or creek. 2 sheltered recess. 3 moulding, esp. at the junction of a wall and a ceiling. v. (ving) 1 provide (a room etc.) with a cove. 2 slope (the sides of a fireplace) inwards. [Old English]
n. 1 small bay or creek. 2 sheltered recess. 3 moulding, esp. at the junction of a wall and a ceiling. v. (ving) 1 provide (a room etc.) with a cove. 2 slope (the sides of a fireplace) inwards. [Old English]