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1.verbTo place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect."He covered the baby with a blanket."
2.verbTo be over or upon, as to conceal or protect."The blanket covered the baby."
3.verbTo be upon all of, so as to completely conceal."Regular hexagons can cover the plane."
4.verbTo set upon all of, so as to completely conceal."You can cover the plane with regular hexagons."
5.verbTo put on one's hat.
6.verbTo invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself)."The heroic soldier covered himself with glory."
7.verb(of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of."The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy."
8.verbTo deal with or include someone or something.
9.verbTo be enough money for."Ten dollars should cover lunch."
10.verbTo act as a replacement."I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?"
11.verbTo have as an assignment or responsibility."Can you cover the morning shift tomorrow? I'll give you off next Monday instead."
12.verbTo make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
13.verb(law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
14.verbTo provide insurance coverage for."Does my policy cover accidental loss?"
15.verbTo copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses)."I would like to have my bitch covered next spring."
16.verbTo protect or control (a piece or square)."In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered."
17.verbTo extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
18.verbTo defend a particular player or area.
19.adjectiveOverlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).
20.adjectivePrepared for, or having dealt with, some matter"With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage."
21.adjectiveThan whom another player has more money available for betting."John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered."
22.adjectiveWearing one's hat.