cover

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "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; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; "the book had a leather binding"

a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"

covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle"

fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"

a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"

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"

span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"; "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles"

provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary"

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"

travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"

be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City"

hold within range of an aimed firearm

hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"

maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor"

protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"

make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"

cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"

copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The horse covers the mare"

sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"