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cover meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of cover at MeaningMonkey.org. cover meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.COVER noun
Definition of cover (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"
- synonyms: concealment, covert, screen
- bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
- "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
- synonyms: blanket
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
- the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
- "the book had a leather binding"
- synonyms: back, binding, book binding
- a natural object that covers or envelops
- "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
- synonyms: covering, natural covering
- 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"
- synonyms: top
- fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
- "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
- synonyms: covering fire
- a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
- synonyms: cover charge
- a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
- "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
- synonyms: cover song, cover version
- a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
- "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"
COVER verb
Definition of cover (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"
- antonym: expose
- form a cover over
- "The grass covered the grave"
- synonyms: spread over
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- provide for
- "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
- 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"
- synonyms: comprehend, embrace, encompass
- travel across or pass over
- "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
- synonyms: cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse
- 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"
- synonyms: report
- hold within range of an aimed firearm
- to take an action to protect against future problems
- "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
- hide from view or knowledge
- "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
- synonyms: cover up
- protect or defend (a position in a game)
- "he covered left field"
- maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
- "The second officer covered the top floor"
- protect by insurance
- "The insurance won't cover this"
- synonyms: insure, underwrite
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- "he is compensating for being a bad father"
- synonyms: compensate, overcompensate
- invest with a large or excessive amount of something
- "She covered herself with glory"
- help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
- "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
- be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
- "Is this enough to cover the check?"
- spread over a surface to conceal or protect
- "This paint covers well"
- cover as if with a shroud
- copulate with a female, used especially of horses
- "The horse covers the mare"
- synonyms: breed
- put something on top of something else
- "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
- synonyms: overlay
- play a higher card than the one previously played
- "Smith covered again"
- be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
- sit on (eggs)
- clothe, as if for protection from the elements
- "cover your head!"
- synonyms: wrap up
Source: Princeton University Wordnet