cover

/kˈʌvɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

provide with a covering or cause to be covered
“cover her face with a handkerchief”
form a cover over
“The grass covered the grave”
span an interval of distance, space or time
“The war extended over five years”
provide for
“The grant doesn't cover my salary”
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
“This book deals with incest”
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”
travel across or pass over
“The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day”
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
“Snow reported on China in the 1950's”
hold within range of an aimed firearm
to take an action to protect against future problems
“Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself”
hide from view or knowledge
“The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House”
protect or defend (a position in a game)
“he covered left field”

noun

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
“he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep”
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
“the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
“the book had a leather binding”
a natural object that covers or envelops
“under a covering of dust”
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
“he removed the top of the carton”
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
“artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
“they made a cover of a Beatles' song”
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
“her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment”

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