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Definition of Cover
1. Noun. A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something. "The simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
Specialized synonyms: Blind, Camouflage, Shoji, Stalking-horse
Generic synonyms: Covering
2. Verb. Provide with a covering or cause to be covered. "They cover the halls with holly"; "Cover the grave with flowers"
Specialized synonyms: Frost, Frost, Daub, Smear, Roof, Mulch, Turf, Bank, Carpet, Carpet, Board Up, Bedaub, Besmear, Bark, Coat, Surface, Butter, Paper, Wallpaper, Canvas, Paper, Oil, Wax, Veneer, Grease, Wash, Line, Face, Feather, Wrap, Wrap Up, Spritz, Felt, Paste, Cloak, Coif, Hold, Jacket, Foil, White Out, Whiteout, Flash, Pall, Sod, Bind, Plank, Plank Over, Parcel, Flake, Recover, Hood, Cowl, Clapboard, Canopy, Bread, Blinker, Blindfold, Aluminise, Aluminize, Crown, Sheet, Tile, Lag, Mask, Block Out, Mask, Mask, Blanket, Plaster, Plaster Over, Stick On, Plaster, Paint, Apply, Put On, Laminate, Spray, Brush, Frost, Ice, Smother, Surround, Enclose, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Wrap, Sheathe, Crape, Crepe, Concrete, Blacklead, Grass, Gravel, Lime, Mound Over, Straw, Spread, Drape, Dust, Beplaster, Plaster, Steel
Derivative terms: Covering
Antonyms: Uncover
3. Noun. Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed. "He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
Specialized synonyms: Afghan, Electric Blanket, Mackinaw, Mackinaw Blanket, Manta, Security Blanket
Generic synonyms: Bed Clothing, Bedclothes, Bedding
Derivative terms: Coverlet
4. Verb. Form a cover over. "Holly flowers cover the halls"; "The grass covered the grave"
Specialized synonyms: Flood, Bloody, Mist, Mist Over, Glaciate, Strew, Grass, Grass Over, Cake, Coat, Drown, Overwhelm, Submerge, Mantle, Cloak, Clothe, Drape, Robe, Blanket, Carpet, Smother, Shroud
Generic synonyms: Adjoin, Contact, Meet, Touch
Derivative terms: Covering
5. Noun. The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it. "The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
Generic synonyms: Concealing, Concealment, Hiding
Derivative terms: Mask, Screen
6. Verb. Span an interval of distance, space or time. "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles"
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Cross, Span, Sweep, Traverse, Sweep, Overlap, Overspread, Spread, Ridge, Constellate, Dot, Stud
Derivative terms: Extent
7. Noun. The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book. "The book had a leather binding"
Group relationships: Book, Volume
Specialized synonyms: Half Binding, Three-quarter Binding
Generic synonyms: Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering
Derivative terms: Back, Bind
8. Verb. Provide for. "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
9. Noun. A natural object that covers or envelops. "The fox was flushed from its cover"
Generic synonyms: Natural Object
Specialized synonyms: Scale, Shell, Test, Body Covering, Case, Sheath, Integument, Blanket, Mantle, Crust, Encrustation, Incrustation, Envelope, Cap, Hood, Indument, Indumentum, Roof, Shell, Eggshell, Shell, Skim, Slough, Snowcap, Vesture, Peridium, Pericarp, Seed Vessel, Chlamys, Floral Envelope, Perianth, Perigone, Perigonium, Sac, Theca, Indusium, Bark
10. Verb. Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression. "The new book treats the history of China"
Generic synonyms: Broach, Initiate
Specialized synonyms: Theologise, Theologize, Discourse, Discuss, Talk About
Related verbs: Do By, Handle, Treat, Comprehend, Embrace, Encompass
Derivative terms: Coverage, Treatment
11. Noun. Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container). "Put the cover back on the kettle"
Specialized synonyms: Cap, Lid, Manhole Cover, Screwtop
Generic synonyms: Covering
12. Verb. Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory. "This should cover everyone in the group"
Related verbs: Address, Deal, Handle, Plow, Treat
Generic synonyms: Include
Derivative terms: Comprehension, Comprehensive, Comprehensive, Encompassment
13. Noun. Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations. "Artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
14. Verb. Travel across or pass over. "These men cover the river"; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
Specialized synonyms: Tramp, Stride, Walk, Crisscross, Ford, Bridge, Jaywalk, Drive, Take, Course, Hop
Generic synonyms: Go Across, Go Through, Pass
Derivative terms: Crossing, Crossing, Crossing, Track, Traversal, Traverse, Traverser
15. Verb. Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism. "They won't cover the story "; "The cub reporter covered New York City"
Generic synonyms: Inform
Derivative terms: Coverage, Report, Report, Reportage, Reporter, Reporting
16. Noun. A fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink.
17. Verb. Hold within range of an aimed firearm.
18. Noun. A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else. "They made a cover of a Beatles' song"
19. Noun. A false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent). "Her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"
20. Verb. To take an action to protect against future problems. "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
21. Verb. Hide from view or knowledge. "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
Generic synonyms: Conceal, Hide
Specialized synonyms: Gloss Over, Hush Up, Sleek Over, Whitewash
Derivative terms: Covering, Cover-up
22. Verb. Protect or defend (a position in a game). "He covered left field"
23. Verb. Maintain a check on; especially by patrolling. "The second officer covered the top floor"
Related verbs: Report
24. Verb. Protect by insurance. "The insurance won't cover this"
Specialized synonyms: Reinsure, Indemnify
Generic synonyms: Guarantee, Warrant
Related verbs: Compensate, Overcompensate
Derivative terms: Coverage, Insurance, Insurer, Underwriter, Underwriter
25. Verb. Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities. "He is compensating for being a bad father"
Related verbs: Insure, Underwrite
Generic synonyms: Compensate, Correct, Counterbalance, Even Off, Even Out, Even Up, Make Up
Derivative terms: Compensation, Overcompensation
26. Verb. Invest with a large or excessive amount of something. "She covered herself with glory"
27. Verb. Help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities. "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
28. Verb. Be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of. "Is this enough to cover the check?"
29. Verb. Spread over a surface to conceal or protect. "This paint covers well"
30. Verb. Cover as if with a shroud. "The wind storms cover the area with dust and dirt"; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
Generic synonyms: Enclose, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Wrap
Derivative terms: Shroud
31. Verb. Copulate with a female, used especially of horses. "The horse covers the mare"
Category relationships: Animal Husbandry
Related verbs: Brood, Hatch, Incubate
Generic synonyms: Copulate, Couple, Mate, Pair
32. Verb. Put something on top of something else. "Cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
33. Verb. Play a higher card than the one previously played. "Smith covered again"
34. Verb. Be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game.
35. Verb. Sit on (eggs). "The female covers the eggs"
Generic synonyms: Multiply, Procreate, Reproduce
Related verbs: Hatch, Breed
Entails: Sit, Sit Down
Derivative terms: Brood, Brooder, Hatch, Incubation, Incubator
36. Verb. Clothe, as if for protection from the elements. "Cover your head!"
Generic synonyms: Apparel, Clothe, Dress, Enclothe, Fit Out, Garb, Garment, Habilitate, Raiment, Tog
Derivative terms: Covering
Definition of Cover
1. v. t. To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.
2. n. Anything which is laid, set, or spread, upon, about, or over, another thing; an envelope; a lid; as, the cover of a book.
3. v. i. To spread a table for a meal; to prepare a banquet.
Definition of Cover
1. Noun. A lid. ¹
2. Noun. A hiding from view. ¹
3. Noun. A front and back of a book or magazine. ¹
4. Noun. A top sheet of a bed. ¹
5. Noun. A cover charge. ¹
6. Noun. A setting at a restaurant table. ¹
7. Noun. (music) A rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song. ¹
8. Noun. (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position. ¹
9. Noun. (topology) A set (more often known as a ''family'') of sets, whose union contains the given set. ¹
10. Noun. (philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc. ¹
11. Noun. (military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire. ¹
12. Noun. (legal) 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. ¹
13. Noun. (context: insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract. ¹
14. Noun. (context: espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative, cover story ¹
15. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine. ¹
16. Adjective. (music) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions. ¹
17. Verb. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect. ¹
18. Verb. To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect. ¹
19. Verb. To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal. ¹
20. Verb. To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal. ¹
21. Verb. (context: of a publication) To discuss thoroughly, to provide good coverage of. ¹
22. Verb. To deal with ¹
23. Verb. To be enough money for. ¹
24. Verb. (intransitive) To act as a replacement. ¹
25. Verb. (transitive) To have as an assignment or responsibility. ¹
26. Verb. (music) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist). ¹
27. Verb. (military 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. ¹
28. Verb. To provide insurance coverage for. ¹
29. Verb. To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cover
1. to place something over or upon [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Cover
1. Anything that provides protection from predators or ameliorates adverse conditions of streamflow and/or seasonal changes in metabolic costs. May be instream cover, turbulence, and/or overhead cover, and may be for the purpose of escape, feeding, hiding, or resting. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cover
Literary usage of Cover
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publishers Weeklyby Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1902)
"7 full-page illustrations ; frontispiece in colors, ornamental cover . ...
16 hands of celebrities, unique cover ...... 75c. PRACTICAL HYPNOTISM. ..."
2. Bulletin by United States Bureau of Labor, United States Office of Education (1908)
"cover-title. 454. Chapter 17. Introduction of reindeer Into Alaska. ... cover-title.
456. Chapter 19. List of educational periodicals in the United States ..."
3. Philosophical Magazine (1805)
"A spark will strike to any conducting body brought near the cover. (See No. 13.)
" 2. The cover will always be in the opposite state to the excited cake," ..."
4. Biennial Report by Oregon Board of Horticulture (1905)
"This combination made a better cover than the two mentioned above in which turnips
were used. There was a better catch of turnips and the growth was just as ..."
5. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (1912)
"... a cap to cover well over the head; the same applies to Nerissa; unless these
disguises are complete, the scene loses its power. ..."
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