Cover - Definition

n 1: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "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" [syn: screen, cover, covert,
concealment]
2: bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the
covers over his head and went to sleep" [syn: blanket,
cover]
3: the act of concealing the existence of something by
obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns
from enemy aircraft" [syn: cover, covering, screening,
masking]
4: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a
book; "the book had a leather binding" [syn: binding, book
binding, cover, back]
5: a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering
of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" [syn:
covering, natural covering, cover]
6: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a
container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't
get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the
kettle" [syn: top, cover]
7: fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your
own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering
fire for the withdrawal" [syn: cover, covering fire]
8: a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above
the charge for food and drink [syn: cover charge, cover]
9: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular
by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
[syn: cover, cover version, cover song]
10: a false identity and background (especially one created for
an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover
for her next assignment"
v 1: provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her
face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a
blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" [ant: expose,
uncover]
2: form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave" [syn:
cover, spread over]
3: span an interval of distance, space or time; "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" [syn: cover, continue,
extend]
4: provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
5: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This
book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western
Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
[syn: cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address]
6: 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"; "this should
cover everyone in the group" [syn: embrace, encompass,
comprehend, cover]
7: travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100
miles each day" [syn: traverse, track, cover, cross,
pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut
across]
8: be responsible for reporting the details of, as in
journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub
reporter covered New York City" [syn: report, cover]
9: hold within range of an aimed firearm
10: to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count
the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
11: hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact
that he bugged the offices in the White House" [syn:
cover, cover up]
12: protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left
field"
13: maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second
officer covered the top floor"
14: protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" [syn:
cover, insure, underwrite]
15: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by
exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a
bad father" [syn: cover, compensate, overcompensate]
16: invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She
covered herself with glory"
17: help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming
his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who
is ill this week"
18: be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost
of; "Is this enough to cover the check?"
19: spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint
covers well"
20: cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization
are shrouded in mystery" [syn: shroud, enshroud, hide,
cover]
21: copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The
horse covers the mare" [syn: breed, cover]
22: put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with
a lot of gravy" [syn: overlay, cover]
23: play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith
covered again"
24: be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
25: sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"
[syn: brood, hatch, cover, incubate]
26: clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your
head!" [syn: cover, wrap up]