cover
definition: fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
example: artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
speech part: noun
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covering fire
definition: the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
example: the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
speech part: noun
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screening
definition: a false identity and background, especially one created for an undercover agent
example: The new name and passport are cover for their next assignment.
speech part: noun
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definition: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
example:
speech part: noun
definition: bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
example: They pulled the covers over their head and went to sleep.
speech part: noun
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blanket
definition: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
example: they made a cover of a Beatles' song
speech part: noun
synonyms:
cover version
cover song
definition: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
example:
speech part: noun
definition: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
example:
speech part: noun
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top
definition: a natural object that covers or envelops
example: under a covering of dust
speech part: noun
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covering
definition: a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
example:
speech part: noun
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cover charge
definition: to clothe, as if for protection from the elements
example: Cover your head!
speech part: verb
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wrap up
definition: to sit on eggs
example:
speech part: verb
definition: to protect, as by an insurance policy
example: The insurance won't cover this.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
insure
underwrite
definition: to be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
example:
speech part: verb
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report
definition: to maintain a check on
example:
speech part: verb
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definition: to act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
example:
speech part: verb
definition: to hold within range of an aimed firearm
example:
speech part: verb
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definition: to protect or defend a position in a game
example: I covered left field.
speech part: verb
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definition: to be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
example:
speech part: verb
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definition: to play a higher card than the one previously played
example: Smith covered again
speech part: verb
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definition: to form a cover over
example: The grass covered the grave.
speech part: verb
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spread over
definition: to provide with a covering or cause to be covered
example: Cover their face with a handkerchief.
speech part: verb
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definition: to put something on top of something else
example: cover the meat with a lot of gravy
speech part: verb
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overlay
definition: to copulate with a female, used especially of horses
example: The horse covers the mare
speech part: verb
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breed
definition: to cover as if with a shroud
example:
speech part: verb
definition: to travel across or pass over
example: The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
speech part: verb
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traverse
definition: to spread over a surface to conceal or protect
example: This paint covers well
speech part: verb
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definition: to hide from view or knowledge
example: The President covered the fact that the offices in the White House were bugged.
speech part: verb
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cover up
definition: to be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
example: Is this enough to cover the check?
speech part: verb
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definition: to take an action to protect against future problems
example: Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
speech part: verb
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definition: to help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming their responsibilities
example: I'm glad you're covering for our secretary who is ill this week.
speech part: verb
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definition: to invest with a large or excessive amount of something
example: They covered us with glory.
speech part: verb
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definition: to include in scope
example:
speech part: verb
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embrace
definition: to make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
example:
speech part: verb
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compensate
overcompensate
definition: to provide for
example: The grant doesn't cover my salary.
speech part: verb
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definition: to span an interval of distance, space or time
example:
speech part: verb