cov·er
cov·er/ˈkəvər/
verb
- 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"synonyms: put something on top of, place something over, place under cover, protect, shield, shelter, envelop, enfold, engulf, enclose, tuck, cup, surround, house, sink, embed, bury, submerge, immerse
- extend over (an area)."the grounds covered eight acres"
- 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"
- (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"synonyms: offset, counterbalance, balance, cancel out, make up for, pay back, pay, pay for, be enough for, fund, finance, make up, have enough money for, provide for
- disguise the sound or fact of (something) with another sound or action."Louise laughed to cover her embarrassment"synonyms: mask, disguise, obscure, hide, stop something being overheard, muffle, stifle, smother, camouflage, blot out, cloak, veil, shroud, swathe, secrete, envelop, enshroud
- aim a gun at (someone) in order to prevent them from moving or escaping."she raised her gun to cover Klift"
- record or perform a new version of (a song) originally performed by someone else."other artists who have covered the song include U2"
- (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"
- play a higher card on (a high card) in a trick."the ploy will fail if the ten is covered"
noun
- a thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it."a seat cover"synonyms: sleeve, wrapping, wrapper, covering, envelope, sheath, sheathing, housing, jacket, casing, cowling, awning, tarpaulin, lid, top, cap, coating, coat, layer, carpet, blanket, overlay, topping, dusting, cloak, mantle, canopy, film, sheet, veneer, crust, surface, skim, skin, thickness, deposit, veil, pall, shroud
- physical shelter or protection sought by people in danger."the sirens wailed and people ran for cover"synonyms: shelter, protection, refuge, hiding, concealment, housing, sanctuary, shield, defense, haven, hiding place
- 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"
- 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"
- short for cover charge.
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1. : to conceal something illicit, blameworthy, or embarrassing from notice. —usually used with up. cover up for a careless coworker · 2. : to act as a ...
cover verb (BE/GIVE ENOUGH) ... to be or give enough money to pay for something: cover the cost The selling price barely covered the cost of the raw materials.
39 senses: 1. to place or spread something over so as to protect or conceal 2. to provide with a covering; clothe 3. to put a.
He writes that a cover is 'a rock recording that captures a performance of a song that has already been recorded… by another artist and, as such, functions as a ...
1. : to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it.
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to put something over something else, in order to protect or hide it: They covered him with a blanket.
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To treat, examine, or include a full range of things: a book that covers the waterfront on starting your own business.
definition 1: to put or spread something over or on. Cover your bicycle so it doesn't get rained on. synonyms: · cloak, curtain, shelter, veil · antonyms: ...
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verb · to place or spread something over so as to protect or conceal · to provide with a covering; clothe · to put a garment, esp a hat, on (the body or head).