noun. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something a screen of trees afforded privacy|under cover of darkness|the brush provided a covert for game|the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background |
noun. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep |
noun. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft |
noun. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book the book had a leather binding |
noun. a natural object that covers or envelops under a covering of dust|the fox was flushed from its cover |
noun. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) he removed the top of the carton|he couldn't get the top off of the bottle|put the cover back on the kettle |
noun. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal |
noun. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink |
noun. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else they made a cover of a Beatles' song |
noun. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment |
verb. provide with a covering or cause to be covered cover her face with a handkerchief|cover the child with a blanket|cover the grave with flowers |
verb. form a cover over The grass covered the grave |
verb. span an interval of distance, space or time The war extended over five years|The period covered the turn of the century|My land extends over the hills on the horizon|This farm covers some 200 acres|The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles |
verb. provide for The grant doesn't cover my salary |
verb. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression This book deals with incest|The course covered all of Western Civilization|The new book treats the history of China |
verb. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds|this should cover everyone in the group |
verb. travel across or pass over The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day |
verb. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism Snow reported on China in the 1950's|The cub reporter covered New York City |
verb. hold within range of an aimed firearm |
verb. to take an action to protect against future problems Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself |
verb. hide from view or knowledge The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House |
verb. protect or defend (a position in a game) he covered left field |
verb. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling The second officer covered the top floor |
verb. protect by insurance The insurance won't cover this |
verb. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities he is compensating for being a bad father |
verb. invest with a large or excessive amount of something She covered herself with glory |
verb. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week |
verb. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of Is this enough to cover the check? |
verb. spread over a surface to conceal or protect This paint covers well |
verb. cover as if with a shroud The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery |
verb. copulate with a female, used especially of horses The horse covers the mare |
verb. put something on top of something else cover the meat with a lot of gravy |
verb. play a higher card than the one previously played Smith covered again |
verb. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game |
verb. sit on (eggs) Birds brood|The female covers the eggs |
verb. clothe, as if for protection from the elements cover your head! |
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