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A binding or enclosure for a book or magazine.
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A cover charge.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A false background and identity, especially for a spy.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A layer of clouds obscuring the sky or ground.
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idiom
Cover (the) ground To deal with or accomplish something in a certain manner: The history course covered a lot of ground in six weeks.
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Cover (the) ground To traverse a given distance with satisfying speed.
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Take cover To seek concealment or protection, as from enemy fire.
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Under cover Being hidden or protected, as by darkness.
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Under cover In an enclosure for mailing.
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verb-intransitive
Games To play a higher card than the one previously played.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To hide something in order to save someone from censure or punishment: cover up for a colleague.
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To spread over a surface to protect or conceal something: a paint that covers well.
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verb-transitive
Games To play a higher-ranking card than (the one previously played).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Music To record a cover version of (a song).
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Obsolete To pardon or remit.
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Sports To defend (a position or area): cover third base; cover the backcourt.
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Sports To guard (an opponent playing offense).
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verb
To guard from attack.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To have within the range of one's guns.
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To hold within range of an aimed firearm.
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To afford protection or security to.
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To afford protection against or compensation for.
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