COVER
Scrabble letter values: C3O1V4E1R1 = 10
Definition
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something. — synonyms: screen, covert, concealment
- noun bedding that keeps a person warm in bed. — synonyms: blanket
- noun the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it. — synonyms: covering, screening, masking
- noun the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book. — synonyms: binding, book_binding, back
- noun a natural object that covers or envelops. — synonyms: covering, natural_covering
- noun covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container). — synonyms: top
- noun fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations. — synonyms: covering_fire
- noun a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink. — synonyms: cover_charge
- noun a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else. — synonyms: cover_version, cover_song
- noun a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent).
- verb provide with a covering or cause to be covered.
- verb form a cover over. — synonyms: spread_over
- verb span an interval of distance, space or time. — synonyms: continue, extend
- verb provide for.
- verb act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression. — synonyms: treat, handle, plow, deal, address
- verb include in scope. — synonyms: embrace, encompass, comprehend
- verb travel across or pass over. — synonyms: traverse, track, cross, pass_over, get_over, get_across, cut_through, cut_across
- verb be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism. — synonyms: report
- verb hold within range of an aimed firearm.
- verb to take an action to protect against future problems.
- verb hide from view or knowledge. — synonyms: cover_up
- verb protect or defend (a position in a game).
- verb maintain a check on.
- verb protect by insurance. — synonyms: insure, underwrite
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities. — synonyms: compensate, overcompensate
- verb invest with a large or excessive amount of something.
- verb help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities.
- verb be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of.
- verb spread over a surface to conceal or protect.
- verb cover as if with a shroud. — synonyms: shroud, enshroud, hide
- verb copulate with a female, used especially of horses. — synonyms: breed
- verb put something on top of something else. — synonyms: overlay
- verb play a higher card than the one previously played.
- verb be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game.
- verb sit on (eggs). — synonyms: brood, hatch, incubate
- verb clothe, as if for protection from the elements. — synonyms: wrap_up
Examples
- “a screen of trees afforded privacy”
- “under cover of darkness”
- “the brush provided a covert for game”