a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something"under cover of darkness"
同义词：screencovertconcealment
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed"he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
同义词：blanket
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it"the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
同义词：coveringscreeningmasking
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book 同义词：bindingbook bindingback
a natural object that covers or envelops"under a covering of dust"; " the fox was flushed from its cover"
同义词：coveringnatural covering
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)"put the cover back on the kettle"
同义词：top
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations"artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
同义词：covering fire
a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink 同义词：cover charge
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else"they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
同义词：cover versioncover song
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)"her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"
v. provide with a covering or cause to be covered"cover her face with a handkerchief"; " cover the child with a blanket"; " cover the grave with flowers"
form a cover over"The grass covered the grave"
同义词：spread over
span an interval of distance, space or time"The period covered the turn of the century"; " This farm covers some 200 acres"
同义词：continueextend
provide for"The grant doesn't cover my salary"
deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression"The course covered all of Western Civilization"
同义词：treathandleplowdealaddress
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory"this should cover everyone in the group"
同义词：embraceencompasscomprehend
travel across or pass over"The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
同义词：traversetrackcrosspass overget overget acrosscut throughcut across
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism"The cub reporter covered New York City"
同义词：report
hold within range of an aimed firearm to take an action to protect against future problems"Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
hide from view or knowledge"The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
同义词：cover up
protect or defend (a position in a game)"he covered left field"
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling"The second officer covered the top floor"
protect by insurance"The insurance won't cover this"
同义词：insureunderwrite
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities 同义词：compensateovercompensate
invest with a large or excessive amount of something"She covered herself with glory"
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities"She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of"Is this enough to cover the check?"
spread over a surface to conceal or protect"This paint covers well"
cover as if with a shroud 同义词：shroudenshroudhide
copulate with a female, used especially of horses"The horse covers the mare"
同义词：breed
put something on top of something else"cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
同义词：overlay
play a higher card than the one previously played"Smith covered again"
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game sit on (eggs)"The female covers the eggs"
同义词：broodhatchincubate
clothe, as if for protection from the elements"cover your head!"
同义词：wrap up