cover

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

2. 2transitive verb

   To envelop; to clothe, as with a mantle or cloak.

3. 3transitive verb

   To invest (one's self with something); to bring upon (one's self); as, he covered himself with glory.

4. 4transitive verb

   To hide sight; to conceal; to cloak; as, the enemy were covered from our sight by the woods.

5. 5transitive verb

   To brood or sit on; to incubate.

6. 6transitive verb

   To shelter, as from evil or danger; to protect; to defend; as, the cavalry covered the retreat.

7. 7transitive verb

   To remove from remembrance; to put away; to remit.

8. 8transitive verb

   To extend over; to be sufficient for; to comprehend, include, or embrace; to account for or solve; to counterbalance; as, a mortgage which fully covers a sum loaned on it; a law which covers all possible cases of a crime; receipts than do not cover expenses.

9. 9transitive verb

   To put the usual covering or headdress on.

10. 10transitive verb

    To copulate with (a female); to serve; as, a horse covers a mare; -- said of the male.

11. 11noun

    Anything which is laid, set, or spread, upon, about, or over, another thing; an envelope; a lid; as, the cover of a book.

12. 12noun

    Anything which veils or conceals; a screen; disguise; a cloak.

13. 13noun

    Shelter; protection; as, the troops fought under cover of the batteries; the woods afforded a good cover.

14. 14noun

    The woods, underbrush, etc., which shelter and conceal game; covert; as, to beat a cover; to ride to cover.

15. 15noun

    The lap of a slide valve.

16. 16noun

    A tablecloth, and the other table furniture; esp., the table furniture for the use of one person at a meal; as, covers were laid for fifty guests.

17. 17intransitive verb

    To spread a table for a meal; to prepare a banquet.

18. 18noun

    fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

    "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"

19. 19noun

    the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

    "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

    Synonyms

    coveringmaskingscreening
20. 20noun

    a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

    "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"

21. 21noun

    the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

    "the book had a leather binding"

    Synonyms

    backbinding
22. 22noun

    bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

    "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"

    Synonyms

    blanket
23. 23noun

    a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

    "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"

24. 24noun

    a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

    "a screen of trees afforded privacy"

    "under cover of darkness"

    Synonyms

    concealmentcovertscreen
25. 25noun

    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"

    Synonyms

    top
26. 26noun

    a natural object that covers or envelops

    "under a covering of dust"

    "the fox was flushed from its cover"

    Synonyms

    covering
27. 27noun

    a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

28. 28verb

    clothe, as if for protection from the elements

    "cover your head!"

29. 29verb

    sit on (eggs)

    "Birds brood"

    "The female covers the eggs"

    Synonyms

    broodhatchincubate
30. 30verb

    protect by insurance

    "The insurance won't cover this"

    Synonyms

    insureunderwrite
31. 31verb

    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
32. 32verb

    maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

    "The second officer covered the top floor"

33. 33verb

    act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

    "This book deals with incest"

    "The course covered all of Western Civilization"

    Synonyms

    addressdealhandleplowtreat
34. 34verb

    hold within range of an aimed firearm

35. 35verb

    protect or defend (a position in a game)

    "he covered left field"

36. 36verb

    be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

37. 37verb

    play a higher card than the one previously played

    "Smith covered again"

38. 38verb

    form a cover over

    "The grass covered the grave"

39. 39verb

    provide with a covering or cause to be covered

    "cover her face with a handkerchief"

    "cover the child with a blanket"

40. 40verb

    put something on top of something else

    "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"

    Synonyms

    overlay
41. 41verb

    copulate with a female, used especially of horses

    "The horse covers the mare"

    Synonyms

    breed
42. 42verb

    cover as if with a shroud

    "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"

    Synonyms

    enshroudhideshroud
43. 43verb

    travel across or pass over

    "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"

    Synonyms

    crosstracktraverse
44. 44verb

    spread over a surface to conceal or protect

    "This paint covers well"

45. 45verb

    hide from view or knowledge

    "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"

46. 46verb

    be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

    "Is this enough to cover the check?"

47. 47verb

    to take an action to protect against future problems

    "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"

48. 48verb

    help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

    "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"

49. 49verb

    invest with a large or excessive amount of something

    "She covered herself with glory"

50. 50verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    comprehendembraceencompass
51. 51verb

    make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

    "he is compensating for being a bad father"

    Synonyms

    compensateovercompensate
52. 52verb

    provide for

    "The grant doesn't cover my salary"

53. 53verb

    span an interval of distance, space or time

    "The war extended over five years"

    "The period covered the turn of the century"

    Synonyms

    continueextend