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