cover

Meanings

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
  • "under cover of darkness"
  • "the brush provided a covert for game"
• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
  • "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
  • "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
• a natural object that covers or envelops
  • "under a covering of dust"
  • "the fox was flushed from its cover"
• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
  • "put the cover back on the kettle"
• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
  • "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
  • "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
  • "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"
• 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"
• form a cover over
  • "The grass covered the grave"
• span an interval of distance, space or time
  • "The period covered the turn of the century"
  • "This farm covers some 200 acres"
• provide for
  • "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
  • "The course covered all of Western Civilization"
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
  • "this should cover everyone in the group"
• travel across or pass over
  • "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
  • "The cub reporter covered New York City"
• hold within range of an aimed firearm
• to take an action to protect against future problems
  • "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
• hide from view or knowledge
  • "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
• protect or defend (a position in a game)
  • "he covered left field"
• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
  • "The second officer covered the top floor"
• protect by insurance
  • "The insurance won't cover this"
• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
• invest with a large or excessive amount of something
  • "She covered herself with glory"
• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
  • "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
  • "Is this enough to cover the check?"
• spread over a surface to conceal or protect
  • "This paint covers well"
• cover as if with a shroud
• copulate with a female, used especially of horses
  • "The horse covers the mare"
• put something on top of something else
  • "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
• play a higher card than the one previously played
  • "Smith covered again"
• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
• sit on (eggs)
  • "The female covers the eggs"
• clothe, as if for protection from the elements
  • "cover your head!"

Synonyms

address, back, binding, blanket, book binding, breed, brood, compensate, comprehend, concealment, continue, cover charge, cover song, cover up, cover version, covering, covering fire, covert, cross, cut across, cut through, deal, embrace, encompass, enshroud, extend, get across, get over, handle, hatch, hide, incubate, insure, masking, natural covering, overcompensate, overlay, pass over, plow, report, screen, screening, shroud, spread over, top, track, traverse, treat, underwrite, wrap up