Noun | 1. | cover - a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness" |
2. | ![]() Synonyms: blanket | |
3. | cover - the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" | |
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5. | cover - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" Synonyms: covering, natural covering | |
6. | cover - covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle" Synonyms: top | |
7. | cover - fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal" Synonyms: covering fire | |
8. | cover - a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink Synonyms: cover charge | |
9. | cover - a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song" Synonyms: cover song, cover version | |
10. | cover - a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment" | |
Verb | 1. | cover - 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" |
2. | cover - form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave" Synonyms: spread over | |
3. | cover - span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres" Synonyms: extend | |
4. | cover - provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary" | |
5. | cover - deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China" | |
6. | 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 should cover everyone in the group" | |
7. | cover - travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" | |
8. | cover - be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City" Synonyms: report | |
9. | cover - hold within range of an aimed firearm | |
10. | cover - to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself" | |
11. | cover - hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House" Synonyms: cover up | |
12. | cover - protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field" | |
13. | cover - maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor" | |
14. | cover - protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" Synonyms: underwrite, insure | |
15. | cover - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father" Synonyms: overcompensate, compensate | |
16. | cover - invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory" | |
17. | cover - help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week" | |
18. | cover - be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; "Is this enough to cover the check?" | |
19. | cover - spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well" | |
20. | cover - cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery" | |
21. | cover - copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The horse covers the mare" Synonyms: breed | |
22. | cover - put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy" Synonyms: overlay | |
23. | cover - play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again" | |
24. | cover - be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game | |
25. | cover - sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs" | |
26. | cover - clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!" Synonyms: wrap up |