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verb cov·er \ˈkə-vər\

: to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect,

hide, or close it

: to be spread over or on top of (something)

: to be over much or all of the surface of (something)

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cov·ered cov·er·ing \ˈkəv-riŋ, ˈkə-və-\

Full Definition of COVER

transitive verb

a : to guard from attack

b (1) : to have within the range of one's guns : coMMaNd (2) : to hold within range of an aimed

firearm

c (1) : to afford protection or security to : INSure (2) : to afford protection against or compensation

for <a policy covering loss by fire>

d (1) : to guard (an opponent) in order to obstruct a play <a linebacker assigned to cover the tight

end> (2) : to be in position to receive a throw to (a base in baseball) <the shortstop was covering

second>

e (1) : to make provision for (a demand or charge) by means of a reserve or deposit <your

balance is insufficient to cover the check> (2) : to maintain a check on especially by patrolling (3)

: to protect by contrivance or expedient

a : to hide from sight or knowledge : coNceaL <cover up a scandal>

b : to lie over : eNveLop <a blanket covering her legs>

: to lay or spread something over : overLaY <cover the seed bed with straw>

a : to spread over <snow covered the hills>

b : to appear here and there on the surface of <a region covered with lakes>

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: to place or set a cover or covering over <cover the pot>

a : to copulate with (a female animal) <a horse covers a mare>

b : to sit on and incubate (eggs)

: to invest with a large or excessive amount of something <covered herself with glory>

: to play a higher-ranking card on (a previously played card)

: to have sufficient scope to include or take into account <an examination covering a full year's

work>

: to deal with : treat <material covered in the first chapter>

a : to have as one's territory or field of activity <one sales rep covers the whole state>

b : to report news about <reporters covering the campaign>

: to pass over : traverSe <the hikers covered 12 miles that day>

: to defray the cost of <cover expenses>

: to place one's stake in equal jeopardy with in a bet

: to buy securities or commodities for delivery against (an earlier short sale)

: to record or perform a cover of (a song)

intransitive verb

: to conceal something illicit, blameworthy, or embarrassing from notice —usually used with up

: to act as a substitute or replacement during an absence

— cov·er·able \ˈkəv-rə-bəl, ˈkə-və-\ adjective

— co·ver·er \ˈkə-vər-ər\ noun

— cover one's tracks

: to conceal traces in order to elude pursuers or escape detection

— cover the ground or cover ground

: to deal with a subject or assignment in a particular manner <the new book covers a lot of

ground>

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Examples of COVER

The gardener covered the soil with mulch.

The furniture had been covered in a protective cloth.

We covered the stains on the wall with a fresh coat of paint.

You should cover your mouth when you cough.

She covered her head with a scarf.

tables covered with white linen

Lakes cover much of the state.

The hikers covered long distances every day.

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The bird may cover thousands of miles during its migration.

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Origin of COVER

Middle English, from Anglo-French coverir, covrir, from Latin cooperire, from co- + operire to close,

cover

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to COVER

Synonyms

fill in, pinch-hit, stand in, step in, sub, substitute, take over

Antonyms

bare, disclose, display, divulge, expose, reveal, show, uncloak, uncover, unmask, unveil

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noun, often attributive

: something that is put around or on top of another thing especially to protect, hide, or close it

: a blanket or sheet on a bed

: the outer part of a book or magazine

Full Definition of COVER

: something that protects, shelters, or guards: as

a : natural shelter for an animal; also : the factors that provide such shelter

b (1) : a position or situation affording protection from enemy fire (2) : the protection offered by

airplanes in tactical support of a military operation

c British : coverage 1a, b, 2a

: something that is placed over or about another thing:

a : LId, top

b : a binding or case for a book or the analogous part of a magazine; also : the front or back of

such a binding

c : an overlay or outer layer especially for protection <a mattress cover>

d : a tablecloth and the other table accessories

e : cover cHarge

f : roof

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g : a cloth used on a bed for warmth or for decoration —usually used in plural <lying under the

covers>

h : something (as vegetation or snow) that covers the ground

i : the extent to which clouds obscure the sky

a : something that conceals or obscures <under cover of darkness>

b : a masking device : preteXt <the project was a cover for intelligence operations>

: an envelope or wrapper for mail

: one who substitutes for another during an absence

: a recording or performance of a song previously recorded by another performer

— cov·er·less \ˈkə-vər-ləs\ adjective

— under cover

: in an envelope or wrapper

: under concealment : in secret

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Examples of COVER

She placed a cover over the pan so that the oil wouldn't spatter.

I put a cover on the sofa to protect it.

I lifted the cover of the box and peaked inside.

There's a picture of the author on the book's back cover.

The singer is posing in jeans and cowboy boots on the album cover.

First Known Use of COVER

14th century

Related to COVER

Synonyms

cap, lid, top

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Other Aeronautics/Aerospace Terms

airway, apron, corridor, dirigible, fishtail, flat-hat, vector

Rhymes with COVER

hover, shover

COVER Defined for Kids

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verb cov·er \ˈkə-vər\

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cov·ered cov·er·ing

Definition of COVER for Kids

: to place or spread something over <Cover the pot.> <She covered her head with a cloth and said

a special prayer ... — Lois Lowry, Number the Stars>

: to be spread with or extend over much or all of the surface of <His face is covered with freckles.>

: to form a covering over <Snow covered the ground.>

: to pass over or through <The bikers covered 50 miles a day.>

: to provide protection to or against <Soldiers covered the landing with artillery.>

: to maintain a check on by patrolling <Police cover the highways.>

: to hide from sight or knowledge <I covered my embarrassment.>

: to deal with as a subject <The test will cover everything we've studied so far.>

: to have as a field of activity or interest <Our newspaper employs a reporter covering the

courthouse.>

: to provide insurance for

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noun

Definition of COVER for Kids

: something that protects, shelters, or hides

: a covering (as a blanket) used on a bed

: a binding or a protecting case <a book cover>

: something that is placed over or about another thing : LId, top <a mattress cover> <the cover of

a box>

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