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Cover

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Definitions for Cover

noun
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
Synonyms
screen covert concealment
Examples
  1. a screen of trees afforded privacy
  2. under cover of darkness
  3. the brush provided a covert for game
  4. the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
noun
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
Synonyms
blanket
Examples
  1. 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
Synonyms
covering screening masking
Examples
  1. the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
noun
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
Synonyms
binding book binding back
Examples
  1. the book had a leather binding
noun
a natural object that covers or envelops
Synonyms
covering natural covering
Examples
  1. under a covering of dust
  2. the fox was flushed from its cover
noun
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
Synonyms
top
Examples
  1. he removed the top of the carton
  2. he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
  3. put the cover back on the kettle
noun
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
Synonyms
covering fire
Examples
  1. 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
Synonyms
cover charge
noun
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
Synonyms
cover version cover song
Examples
  1. they made a cover of a Beatles' song
noun
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
Examples
  1. her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
verb
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Examples
  1. cover her face with a handkerchief
  2. cover the child with a blanket
  3. cover the grave with flowers
verb
form a cover over
Synonyms
spread over
Examples
  1. The grass covered the grave
verb
span an interval of distance, space or time
Synonyms
continue extend
Examples
  1. The war extended over five years
  2. The period covered the turn of the century
  3. My land extends over the hills on the horizon
  4. This farm covers some 200 acres
  5. The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
verb
provide for
Examples
  1. The grant doesn't cover my salary
verb
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Synonyms
treat handle plow deal address
Examples
  1. This book deals with incest
  2. The course covered all of Western Civilization
  3. The new book treats the history of China
verb
include in scope
Synonyms
embrace encompass comprehend
Examples
  1. include as part of something broader
  2. have as one's sphere or territory
  3. This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
  4. this should cover everyone in the group
verb
travel across or pass over
Synonyms
traverse track cross pass over get over get across cut through cut across
Examples
  1. The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
verb
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Synonyms
report
Examples
  1. Snow reported on China in the 1950's
  2. 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
Examples
  1. Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
verb
hide from view or knowledge
Synonyms
cover up
Examples
  1. The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
verb
protect or defend (a position in a game)
Examples
  1. he covered left field
verb
maintain a check on
Examples
  1. especially by patrolling
  2. The second officer covered the top floor
verb
protect by insurance
Synonyms
insure underwrite
Examples
  1. The insurance won't cover this
verb
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Synonyms
compensate overcompensate
Examples
  1. he is compensating for being a bad father
verb
invest with a large or excessive amount of something
Examples
  1. She covered herself with glory
verb
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
Examples
  1. She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
verb
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
Examples
  1. Is this enough to cover the check?
verb
spread over a surface to conceal or protect
Examples
  1. This paint covers well
verb
cover as if with a shroud
Synonyms
shroud enshroud hide
Examples
  1. The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
verb
copulate with a female, used especially of horses
Synonyms
breed
Examples
  1. The horse covers the mare
verb
put something on top of something else
Synonyms
overlay
Examples
  1. cover the meat with a lot of gravy
verb
play a higher card than the one previously played
Examples
  1. Smith covered again
verb
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
verb
sit on (eggs)
Synonyms
brood hatch incubate
Examples
  1. Birds brood
  2. The female covers the eggs
verb
clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Synonyms
wrap up
Examples
  1. cover your head!

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