verb
recover
to cover again with new material
She recovers the worn chair with a fresh layer of fabric.
Etymology
This recover joins again with cover. It describes giving an object a new covering, and differs in formation from recover meaning regain.
More examples
- We plan to recover the lampshade with patterned paper.
- He recovered the sofa cushions in durable blue fabric.
- Recovering the padded bench costs less than replacing it.
Forms
recover · recovers · recovered · recovering
Similar words
- reupholster
- Specifically replaces the fabric and sometimes padding on furniture.
- resurface
- Renews a surface, not necessarily by adding new covering material.