Cover Meaning
There are 36 meaning(s) for word Cover
Meaning 1 : a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
Example : they made a cover of a Beatles' song
Synonyms : cover song, cover version
Example : they made a cover of a Beatles' song
Synonyms : cover song, cover version
Meaning 2 : form a cover over
Example : The grass covered the grave
Synonyms : spread over
Example : The grass covered the grave
Synonyms : spread over
Meaning 3 : clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Example : cover your head!
Synonyms : wrap up
Example : cover your head!
Synonyms : wrap up
Meaning 4 : a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
Synonyms : cover charge
Synonyms : cover charge
Meaning 5 : the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Example : the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
Synonyms : covering, masking, screening
Example : the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
Synonyms : covering, masking, screening
Meaning 6 : travel across or pass over
Example : The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
Synonyms : cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse
Example : The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
Synonyms : cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse
Meaning 7 : span an interval of distance, space or time
Example : The period covered the turn of the century,This farm covers some 200 acres
Synonyms : continue, extend
Example : The period covered the turn of the century,This farm covers some 200 acres
Synonyms : continue, extend
Meaning 8 : a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
Example : under cover of darkness,the brush provided a covert for game
Synonyms : concealment, covert, screen
Example : under cover of darkness,the brush provided a covert for game
Synonyms : concealment, covert, screen
Meaning 9 : include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example : this should cover everyone in the group
Synonyms : comprehend, embrace, encompass
Example : this should cover everyone in the group
Synonyms : comprehend, embrace, encompass
Meaning 10 : fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
Example : artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
Synonyms : covering fire
Example : artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
Synonyms : covering fire
Meaning 11 : put something on top of something else
Example : cover the meat with a lot of gravy
Synonyms : overlay
Example : cover the meat with a lot of gravy
Synonyms : overlay
Meaning 12 : a natural object that covers or envelops
Example : under a covering of dust,the fox was flushed from its cover
Synonyms : covering, natural covering
Example : under a covering of dust,the fox was flushed from its cover
Synonyms : covering, natural covering
Meaning 13 : the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
Synonyms : back, binding, book binding
Synonyms : back, binding, book binding
Meaning 14 : make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Synonyms : compensate, overcompensate
Synonyms : compensate, overcompensate
Meaning 15 : bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
Example : he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
Synonyms : blanket
Example : he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
Synonyms : blanket
Meaning 16 : hide from view or knowledge
Example : The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
Synonyms : cover up
Example : The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
Synonyms : cover up
Meaning 17 : be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Example : The cub reporter covered New York City
Synonyms : report
Example : The cub reporter covered New York City
Synonyms : report
Meaning 18 : covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
Example : put the cover back on the kettle
Synonyms : top
Example : put the cover back on the kettle
Synonyms : top
Meaning 19 : act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Example : The course covered all of Western Civilization
Synonyms : address, deal, handle, plow, treat
Example : The course covered all of Western Civilization
Synonyms : address, deal, handle, plow, treat
Meaning 21 : protect by insurance
Example : The insurance won't cover this
Synonyms : insure, underwrite
Example : The insurance won't cover this
Synonyms : insure, underwrite
Meaning 23 : copulate with a female, used especially of horses
Example : The horse covers the mare
Synonyms : breed
Example : The horse covers the mare
Synonyms : breed
Meaning 24 : a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
Example : her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
Example : her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
Meaning 25 : be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
Meaning 26 : be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
Example : Is this enough to cover the check?
Example : Is this enough to cover the check?
Meaning 27 : help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
Example : She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
Example : She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
Meaning 28 : hold within range of an aimed firearm
Meaning 29 : invest with a large or excessive amount of something
Example : She covered herself with glory
Example : She covered herself with glory
Meaning 30 : maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
Example : The second officer covered the top floor
Example : The second officer covered the top floor
Meaning 31 : play a higher card than the one previously played
Example : Smith covered again
Example : Smith covered again
Meaning 32 : protect or defend (a position in a game)
Example : he covered left field
Example : he covered left field
Meaning 33 : provide for
Example : The grant doesn't cover my salary
Example : The grant doesn't cover my salary
Meaning 34 : provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Example : cover her face with a handkerchief,cover the child with a blanket,cover the grave with flowers
Example : cover her face with a handkerchief,cover the child with a blanket,cover the grave with flowers
Meaning 35 : spread over a surface to conceal or protect
Example : This paint covers well
Example : This paint covers well
Meaning 36 : to take an action to protect against future problems
Example : Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
Example : Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
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