cover

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈkʌvə/
/ˈkʌvɚ/
Noun
19 definition(s)
1 Definition

A lid.

2 Definition

Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.

Example Sentences
  • The soldiers took cover behind a ruined building.
3 Definition

The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.

4 Definition

The top sheet of a bed.

5 Definition

A cloth, usually fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa to protect it from dust, rain, etc. when not in use.

6 Definition

A cover charge.

Example Sentences
  • There's a $15 cover tonight.
7 Definition

A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.

Example Sentences
  • We need to set another cover for the Smith party.
8 Definition

A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.

9 Definition

A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.

10 Definition

A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set.

Example Sentences
  • The open intervals are a cover for the real numbers.
11 Definition

An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.

12 Definition

A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.

13 Definition

In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the goods contracted for.

14 Definition

An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.

15 Definition

A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.

16 Definition

A swindler's confederate.

17 Definition

The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.

18 Definition

In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.

19 Definition

The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.

Verb
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

Example Sentences
  • He covered the baby with a blanket.
2 Definition

To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

Example Sentences
  • The blanket covered the baby.
3 Definition

To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

Example Sentences
  • Regular hexagons can cover the plane.
4 Definition

To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

Example Sentences
  • You can cover the plane with regular hexagons.
5 Definition

To put on one's hat.

6 Definition

To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).

Example Sentences
  • The heroic soldier covered himself with glory.
7 Definition

(of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.

Example Sentences
  • The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy.
8 Definition

To deal with or include someone or something.

9 Definition

To be enough money for.

Example Sentences
  • Ten dollars should cover lunch.
10 Definition

To act as a replacement.

Example Sentences
  • I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?
11 Definition

To have as an assignment or responsibility.

Example Sentences
  • Can you cover the morning shift tomorrow? I'll give you off next Monday instead.
12 Definition

To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).

13 Definition

(law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.

14 Definition

To provide insurance coverage for.

Example Sentences
  • Does my policy cover accidental loss?
15 Definition

To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).

Synonyms
impregnate
Example Sentences
  • I would like to have my bitch covered next spring.
16 Definition

To protect or control (a piece or square).

Example Sentences
  • In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered.
17 Definition

To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.

18 Definition

To defend a particular player or area.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.

2 Definition

Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.