OPERCULATE Synonyms
0 hypernym for operculate. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for OPERCULATE
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| cap | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a tight-fitting headdress • a top (as for a bottle) • a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive • something serving as a cover or protection • a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom • a protective covering that is part of a plant • an upper limit on what is allowed • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the upper part of a column that supports the entablature verb • lie at the top of • restrict the number or amount of | ||||||
| cover | verb, noun v, n | |||||
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) 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 | ||||||
| flap | verb v | |||||
noun • any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely • an excited state of agitation • the motion made by flapping up and down • a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body • a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag verb • move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion • to flutter noisily when moved by the wind • move with a thrashing motion • move with a flapping motion • make a fuss; be agitated • pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds | ||||||
| lid | noun n | |||||
noun • either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye • a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc. • headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | ||||||
| seal | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters • a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare • a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents • the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal • a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it) • an indication of approved or superior status • a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture • fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure • any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions verb • make tight; secure against leakage • close with or as if with a seal • decide irrevocably • affix a seal to • cover with varnish • hunt seals | ||||||
| operculated | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective • having an operculum | ||||||