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short covering

 

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Noun short covering has 1 sense
  1. short covering - the purchase of securities or commodities by a short seller to close out a short sale
    --1 is a kind of
    trading

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Short Covering

Noun: Short covering refers to the act of buying stocks or securities to close out a short position.

Example sentence: Short covering occurs when investors who have previously sold borrowed shares at a high price rush to buy them back when the price starts to fall.

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Verb: In the context of sports, short covering refers to the defensive tactic of a player quickly returning to his or her designated position.

Example sentence: The shortstop made an impressive short covering play, swiftly returning to his position to field the ball and make the out.

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Adjective: Short covering, as an adjective, describes a type of fabric used in clothing that provides less coverage on the body.

Example sentence: The summer dress was made of a light, short covering material, perfect for hot weather and beach parties.

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Adverb: Short covering, as an adverb, refers to doing something briefly or for a limited period of time.

Example sentence: She only stayed for a short covering while, but it was enough time for her to greet everyone at the party.

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