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cover

Dictionary definition · cover

noun

  1. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something"a screen of trees afforded privacy"
  2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed"he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
  3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it"the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
  4. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book"the book had a leather binding"
  5. a natural object that covers or envelops"under a covering of dust"
  6. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)"he removed the top of the carton"

verb

  1. provide with a covering or cause to be covered"cover her face with a handkerchief"
  2. form a cover over"The grass covered the grave"
  3. span an interval of distance, space or time"The war extended over five years"
  4. provide for"The grant doesn't cover my salary"
  5. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression"This book deals with incest"
  6. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory"This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"

Similar words

concealmentcovertscreenblanketspread overcoveringmaskingscreeningcontinueextend

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).