· 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"

Synonym(s): screen, covert, concealment

Hypernym(s): covering

· bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"

Synonym(s): blanket

Hypernym(s): bedclothes, bed_clothing, bedding

· the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

Synonym(s): covering, screening, masking

Hypernym(s): concealment, concealing, hiding

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

Synonym(s): binding, book_binding, back

Hypernym(s): protective_covering, protective_cover, protection

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

Synonym(s): covering, natural_covering

Hypernym(s): natural_object

· 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"

Synonym(s): top

Hypernym(s): covering

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

Synonym(s): covering_fire

Hypernym(s): fire, firing

· a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

Synonym(s): cover_charge

Hypernym(s): fixed_charge, fixed_cost, fixed_costs

· a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"

Synonym(s): cover_version, cover_song

Hypernym(s): recording

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

Hypernym(s): concealment, concealing, hiding

· 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"

Antonym(s): uncover

· form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave"

Synonym(s): spread_over

Hypernym(s): touch, adjoin, meet, contact

· 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"

Synonym(s): continue, extend

Hypernym(s): be

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

Hypernym(s): satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live_up_to

· 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"

Synonym(s): treat, handle, plow, deal, address

Hypernym(s): broach, initiate

· 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"

Synonym(s): embrace, encompass, comprehend

Hypernym(s): include

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

Synonym(s): traverse, track, cross, pass_over, get_over, get_across, cut_through, cut_across

Hypernym(s): pass, go_through, go_across

· 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"

Synonym(s): report

Hypernym(s): inform

· hold within range of an aimed firearm

Hypernym(s): protect

· to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"

Hypernym(s): protect

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

Synonym(s): cover_up

Hypernym(s): hide, conceal

· protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field"

Hypernym(s): protect

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

Hypernym(s): see, check, insure, see_to_it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure

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

Synonym(s): insure, underwrite

Hypernym(s): guarantee, warrant

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

Synonym(s): compensate, overcompensate

Hypernym(s): compensate, counterbalance, correct, make_up, even_out, even_off, even_up

· invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory"

Hypernym(s): endow, indue, gift, empower, invest, endue

· help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"

Hypernym(s): substitute, deputize, deputise, step_in

· be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; "Is this enough to cover the check?"

Hypernym(s): be

· spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well"

Hypernym(s): hide, conceal

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

Synonym(s): shroud, enshroud, hide

Hypernym(s): envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose

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

Synonym(s): breed

Hypernym(s): copulate, mate, pair, couple

· put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"

Synonym(s): overlay

· play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again"

Hypernym(s): play

· be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

Hypernym(s): protect

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

Synonym(s): brood, hatch, incubate

Hypernym(s): reproduce, procreate, multiply

· clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"

Synonym(s): wrap_up

Hypernym(s): dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit_out, apparel