cover
cover /ˈkʌvɝ/
noun
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(
)
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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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
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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
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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
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()
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
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()
Form a cover over
(
spread over
, cover
)
form a cover over
The grass covered the grave
The grass covered the grave
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()
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
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()
Provide for
(
cover
)
provide for
The grant doesn't cover my salary
The grant doesn't cover my salary
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
Hold within range of an aimed firearm
(
cover
)
hold within range of an aimed firearm
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()
Protect by insurance
(
cover
, underwrite
, insure
)
protect by insurance
The insurance won't cover this
The insurance won't cover this
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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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!
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Sit on (eggs)
(
brood
, cover
, hatch
, incubate
)
sit on (eggs)
Birds brood
Birds brood
The female covers the eggs
The female covers the eggs
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Be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
(
cover
)
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
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(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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
