cover

cover - noun

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

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

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

a natural object that covers or envelops

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

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

a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

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

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

cover - verb

provide with a covering or cause to be covered
form a cover over
span an interval of distance, space or time
provide for
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
travel across or pass over
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
hold within range of an aimed firearm
to take an action to protect against future problems
hide from view or knowledge
protect or defend (a position in a game)
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
protect by insurance
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
invest with a large or excessive amount of something
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
spread over a surface to conceal or protect
cover as if with a shroud
copulate with a female, used especially of horses
put something on top of something else
play a higher card than the one previously played
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
sit on (eggs)
clothe, as if for protection from the elements

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