put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it

the table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

cover the dish and put it in the microwave

extend over (an area)

the grounds covered eight acres

deal with (a subject) by describing or analysing its most important aspects or events

a sequence of novels that will cover the period from 1968 to the present

(of a sum of money) be enough to pay (a cost)

there are grants to cover the cost of materials for loft insulation

disguise the sound or fact of (something) with another sound or action

Louise laughed to cover her embarrassment

aim a gun at (someone) in order to prevent them from moving or escaping

she raised her gun to cover Klift

record or perform a new version of (a song) originally performed by someone else

other artists who have covered the song include U2

(of a male animal, especially a stallion) copulate with (a female animal)

a working stallion who has covered forty mares this season

play a higher card on (a high card) in a trick

the ploy will fail if the ten is covered

East covered with his queen

a thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it

a seat cover

a duvet cover

shelter or protection sought by people in danger

the sirens wailed and we ran for cover

protection by insurance against a liability, loss, or accident

your policy provides cover against damage by subsidence

a recording or performance of a song previously recorded by a different artist

the band played covers of Beatles songs

a place setting at a table in a restaurant

the busiest time is in summer, with up to a thousand covers for three meals a day

an easy catch by Hick at cover