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"
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Sep 2, 2024 · verb · 1. a. : to guard from attack · 2. a. : to hide from sight or knowledge : conceal · 3. : to lay or spread something over : overlay. Cover ...
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.
7 days ago · covered adjective (WITH ROOF, ETC.) (of an area or structure) having a roof or other type of shelter over the top: The airport buildings are ...
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form. “women with covered faces”. “covered wagons”.
COVERED meaning: 1 : having a cover or lid; 2 : having a layer of something specified on top usually used in combination.
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).
1[not before noun] covered in/with something having a layer or amount of something on it His face was covered in blood. The walls were covered with pictures.
1. to place something on, over, or in front of, so as to conceal, protect, or close 2. to extend over; overlay; blanket
COVER meaning: 1 : to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it used in recipes and ...
adjective [ADJ n] A covered area is an area that has a roof. There are 40 shops and restaurants in a covered mall.