eng: cover

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Meaning
means	(noun) 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" concealment, covert, screen, cover
means	(noun) bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep" cover, blanket
means	(noun) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" cover, screening, masking, covering
means	(noun) the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; "the book had a leather binding" back, book binding, cover, binding
means	(noun) a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" natural covering, cover, covering
means	(noun) 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, top
means	(noun) fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal" cover, covering fire
means	(noun) a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink cover, cover charge
means	(noun) a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song" cover, cover song, cover version
means	(noun) a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment" cover
means	(verb) 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
means	(verb) form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave" spread over, cover
means	(verb) 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" extend, cover, continue
means	(verb) provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary" cover
means	(verb) 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" deal, cover, treat, handle, plow, address
means	(verb) 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" comprehend, encompass, embrace, cover
means	(verb) travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" pass over, track, get across, cut across, cross, traverse, cut through, get over, cover
means	(verb) 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" report, cover
means	(verb) hold within range of an aimed firearm cover
means	(verb) to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself" cover
means	(verb) hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House" cover up, cover
means	(verb) protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field" cover
means	(verb) maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor" cover
means	(verb) protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this" insure, cover, underwrite
means	(verb) make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father" compensate, overcompensate, cover
means	(verb) invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory" cover
means	(verb) help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week" cover
means	(verb) be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; "Is this enough to cover the check?" cover
means	(verb) spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well" cover
means	(verb) cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery" enshroud, hide, shroud, cover
means	(verb) copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The horse covers the mare" cover, breed
means	(verb) put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy" overlay, cover
means	(verb) play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again" cover
means	(verb) be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game cover
means	(verb) sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs" brood, hatch, cover, incubate
means	(verb) clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!" cover, wrap up
means	e/Cover (philately)
means	e/Cover (topology)

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eng: cover

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