cover

pluralcovers

conjugation covering - covered - covered

verb: to place something over something else to conceal, protect, or close
- She covered the sleeping child with a warm blanket.
noun: a thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially for protection or concealment
- He replaced the cover on the pot to let the stew simmer.
verb: to deal with or report on (a subject or event)
- The documentary will cover the main events of the Second World War.
noun: the protective outer binding of a book, magazine, or other publication
- The novel's striking cover made it stand out on the shelf.
verb: to travel a particular distance
- We managed to cover thirty miles on the first day of our hike.
noun: shelter or protection from danger or bad weather
- The soldiers ran for cover when the shelling began.
verb: to be enough money to pay for (a cost or expense)
- His salary was just enough to cover the monthly rent.
noun: a new performance or recording of a song by someone other than the original artist
- Her powerful cover of the classic song became an instant hit.