cumhdach, m. (gs. & npl. -aigh1, gpl. ~).1. vn. of cumhdaigh2. 2. Cover, protection (a)~ a chur ar rud, to put a protective covering on sth. Cuir ~ ort féin, put on some protective clothing. ~ cinn, (protective) covering for head. Chuir sé ~ ar an teach, ar na cruacha, he roofed the house, thatched the (corn-)stacks. ~ cathaoireach, covering, upholstering, of chair. ~ cábla, sheathing of cable. ~ coire, boiler-jacket. ~ innill, machine-shield. ~ leabhair, binding of book. Cost:~mogallach, net-binding. (b)~ Dé orainn! God preserve us! (c)Tá ~ mór céille aige, he has a great fund of common sense. 3. Biol: Armature. ~ sciathán, wing-case. 4. (Of relic) Shrine. 5. Ornamental covering; adornment.