Cover 1
Definition: To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.
Cover 2
Definition: To envelop; to clothe, as with a mantle or cloak. Cover 3
Definition: To hide sight; to conceal; to cloak; as, the enemy were covered from our sight by the woods.
Cover 4
Definition: To brood or sit on; to incubate. Cover 5
Definition: To shelter, as from evil or danger; to protect; to defend; as, the cavalry covered the retreat. Cover 6
Definition: To remove from remembrance; to put away; to remit. Cover 7
Definition: To extend over; to be sufficient for; to comprehend, include, or embrace; to account for or solve; to counterbalance; as, a mortgage which fully covers
a sum loaned on it; a law which covers
all possible cases
of a crime; receipts
than do not cover expenses.
Cover 8
Definition: To put the usual covering or headdress on. Cover 9
Definition: To copulate with (a female); to serve; as, a horse covers
a mare; said of the male. Cover 10
Definition: Anything which is laid, set, or spread, upon, about, or over, another thing; an envelope; a lid; as, the cover of a book. Cover 11
Definition: Anything which veils
or conceals;
a screen; disguise; a cloak. Cover 12
Definition: Shelter; protection; as, the troops
fought under cover of the batteries; the woods
afforded a good cover. Cover 13
Definition: The woods,
underbrush, etc.,
which shelter and conceal game; covert; as, to beat a cover; to ride to cover. Cover 14
Definition: The lap of a slide valve. Cover 15
Definition: A tablecloth, and the other table furniture; esp.,
the table furniture for the use of one person at a meal; as, covers
were laid for fifty guests.
Cover 16
Definition: To spread a table for a meal; to prepare a banquet. cover 17
Definition: fire that makes
it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals
or formations;
"artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal" cover 18
Definition: the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns
from enemy aircraft" cover 19
Definition: a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment" cover 20
Definition: the front and back covering of a book; "the book had a leather binding" cover 21
Definition: bedding that keeps
a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers
over his head and went to sleep" cover 22
Definition: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles'' song" cover 23
Definition: a covering that serves
to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness" cover 24
Definition: 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" cover 25
Definition: a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
cover 26
Definition: a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink
cover 27
Definition: clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
cover 28
Definition: sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"
cover 29
Definition: protect by insurance; "The insurance won''t cover this"
cover 30
Definition: 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"
cover 31
Definition: maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor"
cover 32
Definition: deal with 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"
cover 33
Definition: hold within range of an aimed firearm
cover 34
Definition: protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field"
cover 35
Definition: be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
cover 36
Definition: play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again"
cover 37
Definition: form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave"
cover 38
Definition: 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"
cover 39
Definition: put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
cover 40
Definition: copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The horse covers the mare"
cover 41
Definition: cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
cover 42
Definition: travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
cover 43
Definition: spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well"
cover 44
Definition: hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
cover 45
Definition: be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; "Is this enough to cover the check?"
cover 46
Definition: to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
cover 47
Definition: help out by taking someone''s place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
cover 48
Definition: invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory"
cover 49
Definition: 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"
cover 50
Definition: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"
cover 51
Definition: provide for; "The grant doesn''t cover my salary"
cover 52
Definition: 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"
