Cover
nounNoun
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
“under cover of darkness”
“the brush provided a covert for game”
a natural object that covers or envelops
“under a covering of dust”
“the fox was flushed from its cover”
Similar:Coveringa recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
“they made a cover of a Beatles' song”
Type of:Recordingthe act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
“the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
“artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”
Type of:FireFiringbedding that keeps a person warm in bed
“he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep”
Similar:BlanketType of:BedclothesBeddingcovering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
“put the cover back on the kettle”
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
“her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment”
Type of:HidingConcealmentConcealinga fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
Verb
span an interval of distance, space or time
“The period covered the turn of the century”
“This farm covers some 200 acres”
Type of:Beform a cover over
“The grass covered the grave”
Type of:TouchAdjoinMeetclothe, as if for protection from the elements
“cover your head!”
Type of:EnclotheHabilitateClothetravel across or pass over
“The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day”
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
“this should cover everyone in the group”
Type of:Includehide from view or knowledge
“The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House”
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
“The cub reporter covered New York City”
Similar:ReportType of:Informact on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
“The course covered all of Western Civilization”
sit on (eggs)
“The female covers the eggs”
protect by insurance
“The insurance won't cover this”
Type of:WarrantGuaranteecopulate with a female, used especially of horses
“The horse covers the mare”
Similar:BreedType of:MateCoupleCopulateput something on top of something else
“cover the meat with a lot of gravy”
Similar:Overlaybe sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
“Is this enough to cover the check?”
Type of:Behelp out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
“She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week”
Type of:DeputiseDeputizeSubstituteinvest with a large or excessive amount of something
“She covered herself with glory”
Type of:EndueEndowEmpowermaintain a check on; especially by patrolling
“The second officer covered the top floor”
Type of:SeeAscertainAssureplay a higher card than the one previously played
“Smith covered again”
Type of:Playprotect or defend (a position in a game)
“he covered left field”
Type of:Protectprovide for
“The grant doesn't cover my salary”
Type of:SatisfyFulfillFulfilprovide 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”
spread over a surface to conceal or protect
“This paint covers well”
to take an action to protect against future problems
“Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself”
Type of:Protectmake up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
cover as if with a shroud
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
Type of:Protecthold within range of an aimed firearm
Type of:Protect
Dictionary Validity
- Tournament Word List (TWL)
- Scrabble US
- Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21)
- Scrabble UK
- ENABLE Dictionary
- Words With Friends
- Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary
- SOWPODS
- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA