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COVER noun

Definition of cover (noun)

  1. 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
  2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
    • "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
    • synonyms: blanket
  3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
  4. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
  5. a natural object that covers or envelops
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
  9. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
  10. 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)

  1. 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
  2. form a cover over
  3. 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"
    • synonyms: continue, extend
  4. provide for
    • "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
  5. 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"
    • synonyms: address, deal, handle, plow, treat
  6. 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
  7. travel across or pass over
  8. 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
  9. hold within range of an aimed firearm
  10. to take an action to protect against future problems
    • "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
  11. hide from view or knowledge
    • "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
    • synonyms: cover up
  12. protect or defend (a position in a game)
    • "he covered left field"
  13. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
    • "The second officer covered the top floor"
  14. protect by insurance
  15. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
  16. invest with a large or excessive amount of something
    • "She covered herself with glory"
  17. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
    • "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
  18. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
    • "Is this enough to cover the check?"
  19. spread over a surface to conceal or protect
    • "This paint covers well"
  20. cover as if with a shroud
    • "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
    • synonyms: enshroud, hide, shroud
  21. copulate with a female, used especially of horses
    • "The horse covers the mare"
    • synonyms: breed
  22. put something on top of something else
    • "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
    • synonyms: overlay
  23. play a higher card than the one previously played
    • "Smith covered again"
  24. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
  25. sit on (eggs)
  26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements
    • "cover your head!"
    • synonyms: wrap up
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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