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 cover cover /ˈkʌvɝ/

noun

  1. () A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something  ( concealment , covert , screen , cover )
    a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
     A screen of trees afforded privacy
    a screen of trees afforded privacy
     Under cover of darkness
    under cover of darkness
     The brush provided a covert for game
    the brush provided a covert for game
     The simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
    the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
  2. () Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed  ( cover , blanket )
    bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
     He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
    he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
  3. () The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it  ( covering , screening , masking , cover )
    the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
     The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
    the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
  4. () The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book  ( back , binding , book binding , cover )
    the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
     The book had a leather binding
    the book had a leather binding
  5. () Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations  ( covering fire , cover )
    fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
     Artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
    artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
  6. () Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)  ( top , cover )
    covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
     He removed the top of the carton
    he removed the top of the carton
     He couldn't get the top off of the bottle
    he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
     Put the cover back on the kettle
    put the cover back on the kettle
  7. () A natural object that covers or envelops  ( covering , natural covering , cover )
    a natural object that covers or envelops
     Under a covering of dust
    under a covering of dust
     The fox was flushed from its cover
    the fox was flushed from its cover
  8. A false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)  ( cover )
    a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
     Her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
    her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
  9. A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else  ( cover , cover song , cover version )
    a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
     They made a cover of a Beatles' song
    they made a cover of a Beatles' song
  10. A fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink  ( cover , cover charge )
    a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

verb

  1. () Provide with a covering or cause to be covered  ( cover )
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
     Cover her face with a handkerchief
    cover her face with a handkerchief
     Cover the child with a blanket
    cover the child with a blanket
     Cover the grave with flowers
    cover the grave with flowers
  2. () Form a cover over  ( spread over , cover )
    form a cover over
     The grass covered the grave
    The grass covered the grave
  3. () Span an interval of distance, space or time  ( continue , extend , cover )
    span an interval of distance, space or time
     The war extended over five years
    The war extended over five years
     The period covered the turn of the century
    The period covered the turn of the century
     My land extends over the hills on the horizon
    My land extends over the hills on the horizon
     This farm covers some 200 acres
    This farm covers some 200 acres
     The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
    The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
  4. () Provide for  ( cover )
    provide for
     The grant doesn't cover my salary
    The grant doesn't cover my salary
  5. () Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression  ( address , plow [ N. American] , handle , cover , deal , treat )
    act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
     This book deals with incest
    This book deals with incest
     The course covered all of Western Civilization
    The course covered all of Western Civilization
     The new book treats the history of China
    The new book treats the history of China
  6. () Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory  ( comprehend , encompass , embrace , cover )
    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 group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
     This should cover everyone in the group
    this should cover everyone in the group
  7. () Travel across or pass over  ( get across , track , cut through , cover , cross , cut across , get over , pass over , traverse )
    travel across or pass over
     The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
    The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
  8. () Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism  ( report , cover )
    be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
     Snow reported on China in the 1950's
    Snow reported on China in the 1950's
     The cub reporter covered New York City
    The cub reporter covered New York City
  9. () Hold within range of an aimed firearm  ( cover )
    hold within range of an aimed firearm
  10. () Protect by insurance  ( cover , underwrite , insure )
    protect by insurance
     The insurance won't cover this
    The insurance won't cover this
  11. () Maintain a check on; especially by patrolling  ( cover )
    maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
     The second officer covered the top floor
    The second officer covered the top floor
  12. () Protect or defend (a position in a game)  ( cover )
    protect or defend (a position in a game)
     He covered left field
    he covered left field
  13. () Hide from view or knowledge  ( cover up , paper over , cover )
    hide from view or knowledge
     The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
    The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
  14. () To take an action to protect against future problems  ( cover )
    to take an action to protect against future problems
     Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
    Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
  15. Clothe, as if for protection from the elements  ( cover , wrap up )
    clothe, as if for protection from the elements
     Cover your head!
    cover your head!
  16. Sit on (eggs)  ( brood , cover , hatch , incubate )
    sit on (eggs)
     Birds brood
    Birds brood
     The female covers the eggs
    The female covers the eggs
  17. Be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game  ( cover )
    be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
  18. (card game) play a higher card than the one previously played  ( cover )
    (card game) play a higher card than the one previously played
     Smith covered again
    Smith covered again
  19. Put something on top of something else  ( cover , overlay )
    put something on top of something else
     Cover the meat with a lot of gravy
    cover the meat with a lot of gravy
  20. (animal husbandry) copulate with a female, used especially of horses  ( cover , breed )
    (animal husbandry) copulate with a female, used especially of horses
     The horse covers the mare
    The horse covers the mare
  21. Cover as if with a shroud  ( cover , enshroud , hide , shroud )
    cover as if with a shroud
     The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
    The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
  22. Spread over a surface to conceal or protect  ( cover )
    spread over a surface to conceal or protect
     This paint covers well
    This paint covers well
  23. Be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of  ( cover )
    be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
     Is this enough to cover the check?
    Is this enough to cover the check?
  24. Help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities  ( cover )
    help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
     She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
    She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
  25. Invest with a large or excessive amount of something  ( cover )
    invest with a large or excessive amount of something
     She covered herself with glory
    She covered herself with glory
  26. Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities  ( compensate , cover , overcompensate )
    make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
     He is compensating for being a bad father
    he is compensating for being a bad father