cover

Definition

• n. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
• n. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
• n. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
• n. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

Word forms

Past participle

covered

Present participle

covering

Third person singular

covers

Past tense

covered

Example sentences

1. n.

   I need a cover for my notebook to keep it clean.

2. vt.

   The snow will cover the ground by morning.

3. vi.

   The leaves will cover the path in autumn.