COVER

Definition of COVER

  1. (verb)provide with a covering or cause to be covered
  2. (verb)form a cover over
  3. (verb)span an interval of distance, space or time
  4. (verb)provide for
  5. (verb)act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
  6. (verb)include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
  7. (verb)travel across or pass over
  8. (verb)be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
  9. (verb)hold within range of an aimed firearm
  10. (verb)to take an action to protect against future problems
  11. (verb)hide from view or knowledge
  12. (verb)protect or defend (a position in a game)
  13. (verb)maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
  14. (verb)protect by insurance
  15. (verb)make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
  16. (verb)invest with a large or excessive amount of something
  17. (verb)help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
  18. (verb)be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
  19. (verb)spread over a surface to conceal or protect
  20. (verb)cover as if with a shroud
  21. (verb)copulate with a female, used especially of horses
  22. (verb)put something on top of something else
  23. (verb)play a higher card than the one previously played
  24. (verb)be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
  25. (verb)sit on (eggs)
  26. (verb)clothe, as if for protection from the elements
  27. (noun)a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
  28. (noun)bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
  29. (noun)the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
  30. (noun)the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
  31. (noun)a natural object that covers or envelops
  32. (noun)covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
  33. (noun)fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
  34. (noun)a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
  35. (noun)a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
  36. (noun)a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)