Cover (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft".
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Meaning 2
Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal".
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Meaning 3
A natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 4
A fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 5
The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; "the book had a leather binding".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background".
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Meaning 8
Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle".
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Meaning 9
A false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 10
A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.