Word: cover Word origin: Middle English: from Old French covrir, from Latin cooperire, from co- (expressing intensive force) + operire ‘to cover’. The noun is partly a variant of covert. Phonetic: ˈkʌvə Listen:
put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it. Example: the table had been covered with a checked tablecloth
extend over (an area). Example: the grounds covered eight acres
deal with (a subject) by describing or analysing its most important aspects or events. Example: a sequence of novels that will cover the period from 1968 to the present
(of a sum of money) be enough to pay (a cost). Example: there are grants to cover the cost of materials for loft insulation
disguise the sound or fact of (something) with another sound or action. Example: Louise laughed to cover her embarrassment
aim a gun at (someone) in order to prevent them from moving or escaping. Example: she raised her gun to cover Klift
record or perform a new version of (a song) originally performed by someone else. Example: other artists who have covered the song include U2
(of a male animal, especially a stallion) copulate with (a female animal). Example: a working stallion who has covered forty mares this season
play a higher card on (a high card) in a trick. Example: the ploy will fail if the ten is covered
a thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it. Example: a seat cover
shelter or protection sought by people in danger. Example: the sirens wailed and we ran for cover
protection by insurance against a liability, loss, or accident. Example: your policy provides cover against damage by subsidence
a recording or performance of a song previously recorded by a different artist. Example: the band played covers of Beatles songs
a place setting at a table in a restaurant. Example: the busiest time is in summer, with up to a thousand covers for three meals a day
short for cover point. Example: an easy catch by Hick at cover
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