Definitions
How to pronounce cover:
Cover - as a noun
A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
Example: "A screen of trees afforded privacy"
Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
Example: "He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Example: "The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
Example: "The book had a leather binding"
A natural object that covers or envelops
Example: "Under a covering of dust"
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Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
Example: "He removed the top of the carton"
Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
Example: "Artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
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
Example: "They made a cover of a beatles' song"
A false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
Example: "Her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"
Cover - as a verb
Provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Example: "Cover her face with a handkerchief"
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Form a cover over
Example: "The grass covered the grave"
Span an interval of distance, space or time
Example: "The war extended over five years"
Provide for
Example: "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Example: "This book deals with incest"
Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example: "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"
Travel across or pass over
Example: "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Example: "Snow reported on china in the 1950's"
Hold within range of an aimed firearm
To take an action to protect against future problems
Example: "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
Hide from view or knowledge
Example: "The president covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the white house"
Protect or defend (a position in a game)
Example: "He covered left field"
Maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
Example: "The second officer covered the top floor"
Protect by insurance
Example: "The insurance won't cover this"
Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Example: "He is compensating for being a bad father"
Invest with a large or excessive amount of something
Example: "She covered herself with glory"
Help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
Example: "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
Be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
Example: "Is this enough to cover the check?"
Spread over a surface to conceal or protect
Example: "This paint covers well"
Cover as if with a shroud
Example: "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
Copulate with a female, used especially of horses
Example: "The horse covers the mare"
Put something on top of something else
Example: "Cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
Play a higher card than the one previously played
Example: "Smith covered again"
Be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
Clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Example: "Cover your head!"
Cover - as an adjective
Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.
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Word Game Points
COVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
COVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
COVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
