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   Cov·er

   /ˈkəvər/

   

   verb

   • 1. put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it: "the table had been covered with a checked tablecloth" Similar put something on top ofplace something overplace under coverprotectshieldshelterenvelopenfoldengulfenclosetuckcupsurroundhousesinkembedburysubmergeimmerseOpposite reveal
   • ▪ envelop in a layer of something, especially dirt: "he was covered in mud" Similar cakecoatencrustplasterspread thicklysmotherdaubsmearbedauboverspreadliterary:besmearblanketoverlayoverspreadcarpetoverlieextend overlayercoatfilmsubmergeliterary:mantlepave
   • ▪ scatter a layer of loose material over (a surface, especially a floor), leaving it completely obscured: "the barn floor was covered in straw"
   • ▪ lie over or adhere to (a surface), as decoration or to conceal something: "masonry paint will cover hairline cracks"
   • 2. extend over (an area): "the grounds covered eight acres"
   • ▪ travel (a specified distance): "it took them four days to cover 150 miles" Similar traveljourneygodoput behind oneget under one's belttravel overpass overjourney over/acrosstraversecrossgo acrossmake one's way acrossrange/tramp over
   • 3. deal with (a subject) by describing or analyzing its most important aspects or events: "a sequence of novels that will cover the period from 1968 to the present"
   • ▪ investigate, report on, or publish or broadcast pictures of (an event): "NBC is covering the Olympics" Similar reportwrite upwrite aboutdescribecommentate ontell ofwrite/give an account ofpublish/broadcast details ofinvestigatelook intoinquire into
   • ▪ work in, have responsibility for, or provide services to (a particular area): "development officers whose work would cover a large area" Similar includeinvolvetake indeal withcontaincompriseprovide forembraceembodyincorporatesubsumerefer toconsider
   • ▪ (of a rule or law) apply to (a person or situation): "the offense covers a wide spectrum of culpability"
   • 4. (of a sum of money) be enough to pay (a bill or cost): "there are grants to cover the cost of materials for loft insulation" Similar offsetcounterbalancebalancecancel outmake up forpay backpaypay forbe enough forfundfinancemake uphave enough money forprovide for
   • ▪ (of insurance) protect against a liability, loss, or accident involving financial consequences: "you're covered for up to $500 of incidentals per person" Similar insureprotectsecureunderwriteprovide insurance forindemnifyassure
   • ▪ take precautionary measures so as to protect oneself against future blame or liability: "one reason doctors take temperatures is to cover themselves against negligence claims"
   • 5. disguise the sound or fact of (something) with another sound or action: "Louise laughed to cover her embarrassment" Similar maskdisguiseobscurehidestop something being overheardmufflestiflesmothercamouflageblot outcloakveilshroudswathesecreteenvelopliterary:enshroud
   • 6. aim a gun at (someone) in order to prevent them from moving or escaping: "she raised her gun to cover Klift"
   • ▪ protect (an exposed person) by shooting at an enemy: "I moved in front of Hawk to cover him as he reloaded"
   • ▪ (of a fortress, gun, or cannon) have (an area) within range.
   • ▪ (in team games) take up a position ready to defend against (an opposing player).
   • ▪ be in position at (a base) ready to catch a thrown ball: "he moved to cover second base"
   • 7. record or perform a new version of (a song) originally performed by someone else: "other artists who have covered the song include U2"
   • 8. (of a male animal, especially a stallion) copulate with (a female animal), especially as part of a commercial transaction between the owners of the animals: "a working stallion who has covered forty mares this season"
   • 9. play a higher card on (a high card) in a trick: "the ploy will fail if the ten is covered"

   noun

   • 1. a thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it: "a seat cover" Similar sleevewrappingwrappercoveringenvelopesheathsheathinghousingjacketcasingcowlingawningtarpaulinlidtopcapcoatingcoatcoveringlayercarpetblanketoverlaytoppingdustingcloakmantlecanopyfilmsheetveneercrustsurfaceskimskinthicknessdepositveilpallshroud
   • ▪ a thin solid object that seals a container or hole; a lid: "a manhole cover"
   • ▪ a thick protective outer part or page of a book or magazine: "her life was captured between hard covers in her 1986 autobiography" Similar bindingcaseboardsjacketdust jacketdust coverwrapper
   • ▪ a card or envelope that has traveled through the mail or that contains postal markings.
   • ▪ bedclothes: "she burrowed down beneath the covers" Similar bedclothesbeddingsheetsblanketslinenduvetquilteiderdownbedspreadcounterpane
   • ▪ the amount of ground covered by a vertical projection of the vegetation, usually expressed as a percentage.
   • 2. physical shelter or protection sought by people in danger: "the sirens wailed and people ran for cover" Similar shelterprotectionrefugehidingconcealmenthousingsanctuaryshielddefensehavenhiding place
   • ▪ undergrowth, trees, or other vegetation used as a shelter by animals: "the standing crops of game cover" Similar undergrowthvegetationshrubberygreeneryground coverunderwoodcopsewoodbrushwoodbrushscrubunderscrubwoodlandforestjunglebushesplantscovertthicketcopsecoppiceunderbrushunderbushshin-tangledialect:fritharchaic:ronerare:herbageverdure
   • ▪ military support given when someone is in danger from or being attacked by an enemy: "they agreed to provide additional naval cover"
   • ▪ an activity or organization used as a means of concealing an illegal or secret activity: "a restaurant is run as a cover for a money-laundering operation" Similar frontfacadesmokescreenscreenblinddeceptioncamouflagedisguisemaskcloakpretextmasqueradefeint
   • ▪ an identity or activity adopted by a person, typically a spy, to conceal their true activities: "he was worried that their cover was blown"
   • 3. a recording or performance of a previously recorded song made especially to take advantage of the original's success: "the band played covers of Beatles songs"
   • 4. a place setting at a table in a restaurant: "the busiest time is in summer, with up to a thousand covers for three meals a day"
   • 5. short for cover charge

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French covrir, from Latin cooperire, from co- (expressing intensive force) + operire ‘to cover’. The noun is partly a variant of covert.

   Derivatives

   • 1. coverable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › covercover - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 26, 2024 · A cloth or similar material, often fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa or food to protect it from dust, rain, insects, etc. when not being used. A cover charge . There's a $15 cover tonight. A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner . We need to set another cover for the Smith party.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › cover_2cover noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of cover noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › coverCOVER - 135 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   cover. If you talk, write, speak, etc. about someone or something, you are identifying that person or thing as the subject of your conversation or piece of writing. You can also say that a piece of writing, a conversation, etc. is about something.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › covercover definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   to include or deal with a subject or piece of information: The book covers European history from 1789-1914. to travel a particular distance: We covered 300 miles in four days. to be a particular size or area: The town covers an area of 15 square miles. to report the news about a particular important event: She’s covering the election for local TV.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › cover_v1cover, v.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb cover mean? There are 56 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb cover, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. cover has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

7. www.wordsmyth.netcover | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Definition of cover. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › coverCOVER | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   noun. uk / ˈkʌvər/ B1. the outer part of a book, magazine, etc. that protects the pages: Her picture was on the cover of Vogue. B1. something you put over something else, usually to protect it: an ironing board cover. (Definition of cover from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of cover.