cucurbitaceous
- a of or relating to plants of the family Cucurbitaceae
covariant
- s changing so that interrelations with another variable quantity or set of quantities remain unchanged
covered
- v provide with a covering or cause to be covered
- v form a cover over
The grass covered the grave - v span an interval of distance, space or time
The period covered the turn of the century - v provide for
- v act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
The course covered all of Western Civilization - v include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
- v travel across or pass over
The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day - v be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
The cub reporter covered New York City - v hold within range of an aimed firearm
- v to take an action to protect against future problems
- v hide from view or knowledge
The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House - v protect or defend (a position in a game)
he covered left field - v maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
The second officer covered the top floor - v protect by insurance
- v make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- v invest with a large or excessive amount of something
She covered herself with glory - v help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
- v be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
- v spread over a surface to conceal or protect
- v cover as if with a shroud
- v copulate with a female, used especially of horses
- v put something on top of something else
- v play a higher card than the one previously played
Smith covered again - v be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
- v sit on (eggs)
- v clothe, as if for protection from the elements
- a overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
women with covered faces
covered wagons
a covered balcony