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cover
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
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noun
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
“artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”
noun
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
“the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
noun
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
“her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment”
noun
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
“the book had a leather binding”
noun
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
“he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep”
noun
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
“they made a cover of a Beatles' song”
noun
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
noun
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
“he removed the top of the carton”
noun
a natural object that covers or envelops
“under a covering of dust”
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
“cover your head!”
verb
sit on (eggs)
“Birds brood”
verb
protect by insurance
“The insurance won't cover this”
verb
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
“Snow reported on China in the 1950's”
verb
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
“The second officer covered the top floor”
verb
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
“This book deals with incest”
verb
hold within range of an aimed firearm
verb
protect or defend (a position in a game)
“he covered left field”
verb
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
verb
play a higher card than the one previously played
“Smith covered again”
verb
form a cover over
“The grass covered the grave”
verb
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
“cover her face with a handkerchief”
verb
put something on top of something else
“cover the meat with a lot of gravy”
verb
copulate with a female, used especially of horses
“The horse covers the mare”
verb
cover as if with a shroud
“The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery”
verb
travel across or pass over
“The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day”
verb
spread over a surface to conceal or protect
“This paint covers well”
verb
hide from view or knowledge
“The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House”
verb
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
“Is this enough to cover the check?”
verb
to take an action to protect against future problems
“Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself”
verb
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming their responsibilities
“She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week”
verb
invest with a large or excessive amount of something
“She covered herself with glory”
verb
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”
verb
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
“he is compensating for being a bad father”
verb
provide for
“The grant doesn't cover my salary”
verb
span an interval of distance, space or time
“The war extended over five years”
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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
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