covers

cover

• n.
  • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

    "under cover of darkness"

    同义词：screencovertconcealment

  • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

    "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"

    同义词：blanket

  • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

    "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

    同义词：coveringscreeningmasking

  • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

    同义词：bindingbook bindingback

  • a natural object that covers or envelops

    "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"

    同义词：coveringnatural covering

  • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

    "put the cover back on the kettle"

    同义词：top

  • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

    "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"

    同义词：covering fire

  • a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink

    同义词：cover charge

  • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

    "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"

    同义词：cover versioncover song

  • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

    "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"

• v.
  • 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"

  • form a cover over

    "The grass covered the grave"

    同义词：spread over

  • span an interval of distance, space or time

    "The period covered the turn of the century"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"

    同义词：continueextend

  • provide for

    "The grant doesn't cover my salary"

  • deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression

    "The course covered all of Western Civilization"

    同义词：treathandleplowdealaddress

  • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

    "this should cover everyone in the group"

    同义词：embraceencompasscomprehend

  • travel across or pass over

    "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"

    同义词：traversetrackcrosspass overget overget acrosscut throughcut across

  • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

    "The cub reporter covered New York City"

    同义词：report

  • hold within range of an aimed firearm
  • to take an action to protect against future problems

    "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"

  • hide from view or knowledge

    "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"

    同义词：cover up

  • protect or defend (a position in a game)

    "he covered left field"

  • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

    "The second officer covered the top floor"

  • protect by insurance

    "The insurance won't cover this"

    同义词：insureunderwrite

  • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

    同义词：compensateovercompensate

  • invest with a large or excessive amount of something

    "She covered herself with glory"

  • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

    "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"

  • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

    "Is this enough to cover the check?"

  • spread over a surface to conceal or protect

    "This paint covers well"

  • cover as if with a shroud

    同义词：shroudenshroudhide

  • copulate with a female, used especially of horses

    "The horse covers the mare"

    同义词：breed

  • put something on top of something else

    "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"

    同义词：overlay

  • play a higher card than the one previously played

    "Smith covered again"

  • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
  • sit on (eggs)

    "The female covers the eggs"

    同义词：broodhatchincubate

  • clothe, as if for protection from the elements

    "cover your head!"

    同义词：wrap up