cover

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

“they made a cover of a Beatles' song”

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

“artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”

put something on top of something else

“cover the meat with a lot of gravy”

a natural object that covers or envelops

“under a covering of dust”

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

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

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

“he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep”

hide from view or knowledge

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

be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

“The cub reporter covered New York City”

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

“put the cover back on the kettle”

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

“The course covered all of Western Civilization”