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Definition cover in British English

cover noun

noun
/ˈkʌvə(r)/
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

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
3

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 train I read the newspaper from cover to cover.

Synonyms and related words
acknowledgments addendum afterword
3.1

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

Synonyms and related words
blister pack bottled boxed
Example

The policy does not provide cover for belongings when they are outside the home.

Example

You need to arrange cover against your traveller's cheques being stolen.

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary a good/bad risk
5

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 hideaway retreat
6

protection from attack, especially from someone with a gun

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
come under fire cover crossfire
7

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
7.1

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

Example

His cover was that he was an ordinary fan interested in joining the gang.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
lie invention falsehood
8

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

Example

The supply teacher provides cover for teachers who are sick.

Example

an agency that provides emergency cover

Synonyms and related words
baby busywork calling
9

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
anthem aria ballad
10

a place for one person at a table in a restaurant

Synonyms and related words
à la carte bill bill of fare
Synonyms and related words
à la carte bill bill of fare
Definition cover in British English

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