English to English
noun
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep.
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- 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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- the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
The book had a leather binding.
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- a natural object that covers or envelops
Under a covering of dust.
The fox was flushed from its cover.
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- 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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- 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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- a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
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- 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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- 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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- Anything which is laid, set, or spread, upon, about, or over, another thing; an envelope; a lid; as, the cover of a book.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Cover her face with a handkerchief.
Cover the child with a blanket.
Cover the grave with flowers.
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- form a cover over
The grass covered the grave.
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- span an interval of distance, space or time
The war extended over five years.
The period covered the turn of the century.
My land extends over the hills on the horizon.
This farm covers some 200 acres.
The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles.
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- provide for
The grant doesn't cover my salary.
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- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
This book deals with incest.
The course covered all of Western Civilization.
The new book treats the history of China.
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- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
This should cover everyone in the group.
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- travel across or pass over
The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day.
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- be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Snow reported on China in the 1950's.
The cub reporter covered New York City.
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- hold within range of an aimed firearm
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- to take an action to protect against future problems
Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself.
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- hide from view or knowledge
The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House.
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- protect or defend (a position in a game)
He covered left field.
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- maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
The second officer covered the top floor.
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- protect by insurance
The insurance won't cover this.
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- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
He is compensating for being a bad father.
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- invest with a large or excessive amount of something
She covered herself with glory.
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- help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week.
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- be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
Is this enough to cover the check?.
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- spread over a surface to conceal or protect
This paint covers well.
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- cover as if with a shroud
The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery.
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- copulate with a female, used especially of horses
The horse covers the mare.
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- put something on top of something else
Cover the meat with a lot of gravy.
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- play a higher card than the one previously played
Smith covered again.
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- be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
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- sit on (eggs)
Birds brood.
The female covers the eggs.
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- clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Cover your head!.
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- To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.
source: Webster 1913
- To spread a table for a meal; to prepare a banquet.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [kóver] Takip; tungtong; bubong karang; balot
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [kóver] Takpan; tungtungan; atipan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
