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  • n  a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
    under cover of darkness
    the brush provided a covert for game
  • n  bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
    he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
  • n  the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
    the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
  • n  the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
  • n  a natural object that covers or envelops
    under a covering of dust
    the fox was flushed from its cover
  • n  covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
    put the cover back on the kettle
  • n  fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
    artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
  • n  a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
  • n  a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
    they made a cover of a Beatles' song
  • n  a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
    her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
  • v  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
  • 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
    This farm covers some 200 acres
  • v  provide for
    The grant doesn't cover my salary
  • 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
    this should cover everyone in the group
  • 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
    Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
  • 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
    The insurance won't cover this
  • 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
    She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
  • v  be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
    Is this enough to cover the check?
  • v  spread over a surface to conceal or protect
    This paint covers well
  • v  cover as if with a shroud
  • v  copulate with a female, used especially of horses
    The horse covers the mare
  • v  put something on top of something else
    cover the meat with a lot of gravy
  • 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)
    The female covers the eggs
  • v  clothe, as if for protection from the elements
    cover your head!

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