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To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
example
He covered the baby with a blanket.
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To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
example
The blanket covered the baby.
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To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
example
Regular hexagons can cover the plane.
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To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
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You can cover the plane with regular hexagons.
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To put on one's hat.
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To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
example
The heroic soldier covered himself with glory.
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(of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
example
The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy.
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To deal with or include someone or something.
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To be enough money for.
example
Ten dollars should cover lunch.
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To act as a replacement.
example
I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?
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To have as an assignment or responsibility.
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Can you cover the morning shift tomorrow? I'll give you off next Monday instead.
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To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
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(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.
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To provide insurance coverage for.
example
Does my policy cover accidental loss?
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To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
example
I would like to have my bitch covered next spring.
synonyms
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To protect or control (a piece or square).
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In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered.
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To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
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To defend a particular player or area.