cover

1.a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something;

they crouched behind the screen

2.bedding that keeps a person warm in bed;

he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep

3.the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it;

the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft

4.the front and back covering of a book;

the book had a leather binding

5.a natural object that covers or envelops;

under a covering of dust

6.covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container);

he removed the top of the carton

7.fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations;

artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal

8.a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink

9.a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else;

they made a cover of a Beatles' song

10. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent);

her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment

1.provide with a covering or cause to be covered;

cover her face with a handkerchief

2.form a cover over;

The grass covered the grave

3.span an interval of distance, space or time;

The war extended over five years

4.provide for;

The grant doesn't cover my salary

5.deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression;

This book deals with incest

6.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

7.travel across or pass over;

The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day

8.be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism;

Snow reported on China in the 1950's

9.hold within range of an aimed firearm

10. to take an action to protect against future problems;

Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself

11. hide from view or knowledge;

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

12. protect or defend (a position in a game);

he covered left field

13. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling;

The second officer covered the top floor

14. protect by insurance;

The insurance won't cover this

15. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities;

he is compensating for being a bad father

16. invest with a large or excessive amount of something;

She covered herself with glory

17. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities;

She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week

18. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of;

Is this enough to cover the check?

19. spread over a surface to conceal or protect;

This paint covers well

20. cover as if with a shroud;

The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery

21. copulate with a female, used especially of horses;

The horse covers the mare

22. put something on top of something else;

cover the meat with a lot of gravy

23. play a higher card than the one previously played;

Smith covered again

24. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

25. sit on (eggs);

Birds brood

26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements;

cover your head!