cover
cover Lexical Profile
cover Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Something that is placed over or outside of something else in order to protect, conceal, or close it.
"Please put the cover back on the container so the food does not spoil."
Physical shelter or protection from weather, danger, or observation.
"When the unexpected thunderstorm broke, the hikers quickly ran for cover under a large rock overhang."
A new recording or performance of a song that was previously recorded and released by a different artist.
"The band closed their concert with a brilliant acoustic cover of a classic rock anthem."
• verb
To place something over or upon something else in order to protect, conceal, or enclose it.
"She used a thick wool blanket to cover the sleeping child."
To provide financial protection against a particular risk, or to possess enough money to pay for an expense.
"Make sure your travel insurance policy will cover any unforeseen medical emergencies abroad."
To travel a specific distance or pass over a particular area of ground.
"We managed to cover fifty miles of rough terrain before the sun finally set."
• Rhymes for cover
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'covrir', ultimately from Latin 'cooperire' meaning 'to cover completely' (from the prefix 'co-' meaning 'completely' + 'operire' meaning 'to close or cover').
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