English dictionary
cover
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Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
noun
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
noun
- a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
noun
- the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
noun
- bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
noun
- a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
noun
- a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
noun
- covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
noun
- a natural object that covers or envelops
noun
- a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
verb
- clothe, as if for protection from the elements
verb
- sit on (eggs)
verb
- protect by insurance
verb
- be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
verb
- maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
verb
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
verb
- hold within range of an aimed firearm
verb
- protect or defend (a position in a game)
verb
- be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
verb
- play a higher card than the one previously played
verb
- form a cover over
verb
- provide with a covering or cause to be covered
verb
- put something on top of something else
verb
- copulate with a female, used especially of horses
verb
- cover as if with a shroud
verb
- travel across or pass over
verb
- spread over a surface to conceal or protect
verb
- hide from view or knowledge
verb
- be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
verb
- to take an action to protect against future problems
verb
- help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming their responsibilities
verb
- invest with a large or excessive amount of something
verb
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
verb
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
verb
- provide for
verb
- span an interval of distance, space or time
Example sentences
artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
the book had a leather binding
he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
they made a cover of a Beatles' song
a screen of trees afforded privacy
under cover of darkness
the brush provided a covert for game
the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
he removed the top of the carton
he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
put the cover back on the kettle
under a covering of dust
the fox was flushed from its cover
cover your head!
Birds brood
The female covers the eggs
The insurance won't cover this
Snow reported on China in the 1950's
The cub reporter covered New York City
The second officer covered the top floor
This book deals with incest
The course covered all of Western Civilization
The new book treats the history of China
he covered left field
Smith covered again
The grass covered the grave
cover her face with a handkerchief
cover the child with a blanket
cover the grave with flowers
cover the meat with a lot of gravy
The horse covers the mare
The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
This paint covers well
The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
Is this enough to cover the check?
Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
She covered herself with glory
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
this should cover everyone in the group
he is compensating for being a bad father
The grant doesn't cover my salary
The war extended over five years
The period covered the turn of the century
My land extends over the hills on the horizon
This farm covers some 200 acres
The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles