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cover

('k/@/v/@/r )

noun (n)

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something(noun.artifact)

Example:
Under cover of darkness.
The brush provided a covert for game.

Synonym:
concealment, covert, screen

source: wordnet30
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed(noun.artifact)

Example:
He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep.

Synonym:
blanket

source: wordnet30
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it(noun.act)

Example:
The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft.

Synonym:
covering, masking, screening

source: wordnet30
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
back, binding, book binding

source: wordnet30
a natural object that covers or envelops(noun.object)

Example:
Under a covering of dust.
The fox was flushed from its cover.

Synonym:
covering, natural covering

source: wordnet30
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)(noun.artifact)

Example:
Put the cover back on the kettle.

Synonym:
top

source: wordnet30
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations(noun.act)

Example:
Artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal.

Synonym:
covering fire

source: wordnet30
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink(noun.possession)

Synonym:
cover charge

source: wordnet30
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else(noun.artifact)

Example:
They made a cover of a Beatles' song.

Synonym:
cover song, cover version

source: wordnet30
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)(noun.act)

Example:
Her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment.

source: wordnet30
Anything which is laid, set, or spread, upon, about, or over, another thing; an envelope; a lid; as, the cover of a book.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

provide with a covering or cause to be covered(verb.contact)

Example:
Cover her face with a handkerchief.
Cover the child with a blanket.
Cover the grave with flowers.

Antonym:
expose, uncover

source: wordnet30
form a cover over(verb.contact)

Example:
The grass covered the grave.

Synonym:
spread over

source: wordnet30
span an interval of distance, space or time(verb.stative)

Example:
The period covered the turn of the century.
This farm covers some 200 acres.

Synonym:
continue, extend

source: wordnet30
provide for(verb.stative)

Example:
The grant doesn't cover my salary.

source: wordnet30
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression(verb.communication)

Example:
The course covered all of Western Civilization.

Synonym:
address, deal, handle, plow, treat

source: wordnet30
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory(verb.stative)

Example:
This should cover everyone in the group.

Synonym:
comprehend, embrace, encompass

source: wordnet30
travel across or pass over(verb.motion)

Example:
The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day.

Synonym:
cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse

source: wordnet30
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism(verb.communication)

Example:
The cub reporter covered New York City.

Synonym:
report

source: wordnet30
hold within range of an aimed firearm(verb.competition)

source: wordnet30
to take an action to protect against future problems(verb.social)

Example:
Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself.

source: wordnet30
hide from view or knowledge(verb.perception)

Example:
The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House.

Synonym:
cover up

source: wordnet30
protect or defend (a position in a game)(verb.competition)

Example:
He covered left field.

source: wordnet30
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling(verb.communication)

Example:
The second officer covered the top floor.

source: wordnet30
protect by insurance(verb.communication)

Example:
The insurance won't cover this.

Synonym:
insure, underwrite

source: wordnet30
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities(verb.stative)

Synonym:
compensate, overcompensate

source: wordnet30
invest with a large or excessive amount of something(verb.social)

Example:
She covered herself with glory.

source: wordnet30
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities(verb.social)

Example:
She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week.

source: wordnet30
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of(verb.possession)

Example:
Is this enough to cover the check?.

source: wordnet30
spread over a surface to conceal or protect(verb.perception)

Example:
This paint covers well.

source: wordnet30
cover as if with a shroud(verb.contact)

Synonym:
enshroud, hide, shroud

source: wordnet30
copulate with a female, used especially of horses(verb.contact)

Example:
The horse covers the mare.

Synonym:
breed

source: wordnet30
put something on top of something else(verb.contact)

Example:
Cover the meat with a lot of gravy.

Synonym:
overlay

source: wordnet30
play a higher card than the one previously played(verb.competition)

Example:
Smith covered again.

source: wordnet30
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game(verb.competition)

source: wordnet30
sit on (eggs)(verb.body)

Example:
The female covers the eggs.

Synonym:
brood, hatch, incubate

source: wordnet30
clothe, as if for protection from the elements(verb.body)

Example:
Cover your head!.

Synonym:
wrap up

source: wordnet30
To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.(verb)

source: webster1913
To spread a table for a meal; to prepare a banquet.(verb)

source: webster1913

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