cover


Meanings

  • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something;
    • "under cover of darkness"
    • "the brush provided a covert for game"
  • 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;
  • 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);
    • "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 fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
  • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else;
    • "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
  • 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 period covered the turn of the century"
    • "This farm covers some 200 acres"
  • provide for;
    • "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
  • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression;
    • "The course covered all of Western Civilization"
  • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory;
    • "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;
    • "The cub reporter covered New York City"
  • hold within range of an aimed firearm
  • to take an action to protect against future problems;
    • "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
  • hide from view or knowledge;
    • "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
  • protect or defend (a position in a game);
    • "he covered left field"
  • 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;
  • invest with a large or excessive amount of something;
    • "She covered herself with glory"
  • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities;
    • "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
  • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of;
    • "Is this enough to cover the check?"
  • spread over a surface to conceal or protect;
    • "This paint covers well"
  • cover as if with a shroud;
  • copulate with a female, used especially of horses;
    • "The horse covers the mare"
  • put something on top of something else;
    • "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
  • play a higher card than the one previously played;
    • "Smith covered again"
  • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
  • sit on (eggs);
    • "The female covers the eggs"
  • clothe, as if for protection from the elements;
    • "cover your head!"
  • COVER v -ED, -ING, -S to place something over or upon


Scrabble Score: 10

cover is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

cover is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

cover is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 12

cover is a valid Words With Friends word