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cover

nounverb /kəvər/ 2 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 10 WWF 12
Definitions
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

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

“artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”

verb

put something on top of something else

“cover the meat with a lot of gravy”

noun

a natural object that covers or envelops

“under a covering of dust”

noun

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

verb

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

noun

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

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

verb

hide from view or knowledge

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

verb

be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

“The cub reporter covered New York City”

noun

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

“put the cover back on the kettle”

verb

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

“The course covered all of Western Civilization”

verb

form a cover over

“The grass covered the grave”

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