noun · a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
noun · bedding that keeps a person warm in bed“he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep”
noun · the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it“the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
noun · the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book“the book had a leather binding”
noun · a natural object that covers or envelops“under a covering of dust”
noun · covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)“he removed the top of the carton”
noun · fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations“artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”
covering fire
noun · a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drinkcover charge
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 versioncover song
verb · form a cover over“The grass covered the grave”
spread over
verb · span an interval of distance, space or time“The war extended over five years”
verb · act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression“This book deals with incest”
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”
verb · travel across or pass over“The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day”
verb · be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism“Snow reported on China in the 1950's”
verb · hide from view or knowledge“The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House”
verb · protect by insurance“The insurance won't cover this”
verb · make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities“he is compensating for being a bad father”
verb · cover as if with a shroud“The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery”
verb · copulate with a female, used especially of horses“The horse covers the mare”
verb · put something on top of something else“cover the meat with a lot of gravy”
verb · sit on (eggs)“Birds brood”
verb · clothe, as if for protection from the elements“cover your head!”