Cover

noun
'kəvər

Noun

  • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

    under cover of darkness

    the brush provided a covert for game

    Similar:ConcealmentCovertScreen
    Type of:Covering
  • a natural object that covers or envelops

    under a covering of dust

    the fox was flushed from its cover

    Similar:Covering
  • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

    they made a cover of a Beatles' song

    Type of:Recording
  • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

    the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft

    Similar:CoveringMaskingScreening
    Type of:ConcealingHidingConcealment
  • 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:FireFiring
  • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

    he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep

    Similar:Blanket
    Type of:BedclothesBedding
  • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

    put the cover back on the kettle

    Similar:Top
    Type of:Covering
  • 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:HidingConcealmentConcealing
  • a 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

    Similar:BackBinding
    Type of:Protection

Verb

  • span an interval of distance, space or time

    The period covered the turn of the century

    This farm covers some 200 acres

    Similar:ContinueExtend
    Type of:Be
  • form a cover over

    The grass covered the grave

    Type of:TouchAdjoinMeet
  • clothe, as if for protection from the elements

    cover your head!

    Type of:EnclotheHabilitateClothe
  • travel across or pass over

    The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day

    Type of:Pass
  • 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:Include
  • hide from view or knowledge

    The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House

    Type of:ConcealHide
  • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

    The cub reporter covered New York City

    Similar:Report
    Type of:Inform
  • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

    The course covered all of Western Civilization

    Type of:InitiateBroach
  • sit on (eggs)

    The female covers the eggs

    Type of:MultiplyReproduceProcreate
  • protect by insurance

    The insurance won't cover this

    Type of:WarrantGuarantee
  • copulate with a female, used especially of horses

    The horse covers the mare

    Similar:Breed
    Type of:MateCoupleCopulate
  • put something on top of something else

    cover the meat with a lot of gravy

    Similar:Overlay
  • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

    Is this enough to cover the check?

    Type of:Be
  • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

    She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week

    Type of:DeputiseDeputizeSubstitute
  • invest with a large or excessive amount of something

    She covered herself with glory

    Type of:EndueEndowEmpower
  • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

    The second officer covered the top floor

    Type of:SeeAscertainAssure
  • play a higher card than the one previously played

    Smith covered again

    Type of:Play
  • protect or defend (a position in a game)

    he covered left field

    Type of:Protect
  • provide for

    The grant doesn't cover my salary

    Type of:SatisfyFulfillFulfil
  • 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

  • spread over a surface to conceal or protect

    This paint covers well

    Type of:ConcealHide
  • to take an action to protect against future problems

    Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself

    Type of:Protect
  • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

    Similar:CompensateOvercompensate
    Type of:CounterbalanceCompensateCorrect
  • cover as if with a shroud

    Similar:EnshroudHideShroud
    Type of:WrapEncloseEnvelop
  • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

    Type of:Protect
  • hold within range of an aimed firearm

    Type of:Protect

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