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Definition cover in American English

cover noun

noun
/ˈkʌvər/
1

something that you put over something else in order to hide it, protect it, or close it

Example

She put plastic covers on all the furniture.

Example

duvet/cushion covers

Synonyms and related words
surface cover layer
2

the outside page at the front or back of a book or magazine

Example

Her face was once on the cover of Vogue magazine.

Example

On the airplane I read the newspaper from cover to cover.

Synonyms and related words
acknowledgments addendum afterword
2.1

the paper or cardboard on the front of a record or CD

Synonyms and related words
blister pack bottled boxed
3

places such as buildings or trees where people or animals can hide or shelter from the weather

Example

The troops had to run across open fields with no cover.

Example

Everybody ran for cover as the hail started to fall.

Synonyms and related words
hiding place harbor hideaway
4

protection from attack, especially from someone with a gun

Example

Detective Philips entered the house while the other officers gave cover.

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come under fire cover crossfire
5

a legal business that is used for hiding an illegal or secret activity

Example

His import-export company was a cover for a drug-smuggling operation.

Synonyms and related words
account acquisition affiliate
5.1

a false story that is used for hiding who someone really is

Example

His cover was that he was just released from prison and was interested in joining the gang.

Example

She had to leave the country after her cover was blown.

Synonyms and related words
lie invention falsehood
6

a song that is recorded by someone who is not the original performer

Example

They did a brilliant cover of the old Abba song.

Synonyms and related words
alma mater anthem aria
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à la carte all-you-can-eat bill
8

a place for one person at a table in a restaurant

Synonyms and related words
à la carte all-you-can-eat bill
9

sheets and blankets that you lie under in bed

Example

He pulled the covers up and turned out the light.

Synonyms and related words
afghan bedclothes bedding
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actuarial actuary adjuster
11

an arrangement in which a person does the work of someone who is away from work

Synonyms and related words
baby busywork calling
Definition cover in American English

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