Definition of "Cover" :

noun: fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

"Artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal."

noun: the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

"The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft."

noun: a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

"Her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment."

noun: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

noun: bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

"He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep."

noun: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

"They made a cover of a Beatles' song."

noun: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

"Under cover of darkness."

noun: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

"Put the cover back on the kettle."

noun: a natural object that covers or envelops

"Under a covering of dust."

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

verb: clothe, as if for protection from the elements

"Cover your head!."

verb: sit on (eggs)

"The female covers the eggs."

verb: protect by insurance

"The insurance won't cover this."

verb: be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

"The cub reporter covered New York City."

verb: maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

"The second officer covered the top floor."

verb: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

"The course covered all of Western Civilization."

verb: hold within range of an aimed firearm

verb: protect or defend (a position in a game)

"He covered left field."

verb: be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

verb: play a higher card than the one previously played

"Smith covered again."

verb: form a cover over

"The grass covered the grave."

verb: provide with a covering or cause to be covered

"Cover her face with a handkerchief."

verb: put something on top of something else

"Cover the meat with a lot of gravy."

verb: copulate with a female, used especially of horses

"The horse covers the mare."

verb: cover as if with a shroud

verb: travel across or pass over

"The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day."

verb: spread over a surface to conceal or protect

"This paint covers well."

verb: hide from view or knowledge

"The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House."

verb: be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

"Is this enough to cover the check?."

verb: to take an action to protect against future problems

"Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself."

verb: help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

"She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week."

verb: invest with a large or excessive amount of something

"She covered herself with glory."

verb: include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

"This should cover everyone in the group."

verb: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

verb: provide for

"The grant doesn't cover my salary."

verb: span an interval of distance, space or time

"The period covered the turn of the century."