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Results for: "cover"

Translating from English to Dutch

Translations:

cover — to conceal or protect
→ dekken
→ bedekken
cover — lid, top
→ deksel n
→ kap f
cover — front or back of a book
→ omslag
→ kaft m/n
→ cover

More translations:

cover
→ bedekken
cover
→ dekken
cover
→ afleggen
cover
→ zich uitstrekken over
cover
→ verslaan
cover
→ onder schot houden
cover
→ bedekking, deksel
cover
→ dekking
cover
→ deken

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


NOUN (10)

1. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something;
- Example: "a screen of trees afforded privacy"
- Example: "under cover of darkness"
- Example: "the brush provided a covert for game"
- Example: "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
[syn: screen, cover, covert, concealment]

2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed;
- Example: "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
[syn: blanket, cover]

3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it;
- Example: "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
[syn: cover, covering, screening, masking]

4. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book;
- Example: "the book had a leather binding"
[syn: binding, book binding, cover, back]

5. a natural object that covers or envelops;
- Example: "under a covering of dust"
- Example: "the fox was flushed from its cover"
[syn: covering, natural covering, cover]

6. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container);
- Example: "he removed the top of the carton"
- Example: "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"
- Example: "put the cover back on the kettle"
[syn: top, cover]

7. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations;
- Example: "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
[syn: cover, covering fire]

8. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink;
[syn: cover charge, cover]

9. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else;
- Example: "they made a cover of a Beatles' song";
[syn: cover, cover version, cover song]

10. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent);
- Example: "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"


VERB (26)

1. provide with a covering or cause to be covered;
- Example: "cover her face with a handkerchief"
- Example: "cover the child with a blanket"
- Example: "cover the grave with flowers"

2. form a cover over;
- Example: "The grass covered the grave"
[syn: cover, spread over]

3. span an interval of distance, space or time;
- Example: "The war extended over five years"
- Example: "The period covered the turn of the century"
- Example: "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"
- Example: "This farm covers some 200 acres"
- Example: "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles"
[syn: cover, continue, extend]

4. provide for;
- Example: "The grant doesn't cover my salary"

5. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression;
- Example: "This book deals with incest"
- Example: "The course covered all of Western Civilization"
- Example: "The new book treats the history of China"
[syn: cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address]

6. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory;
- Example: "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"
- Example: "this should cover everyone in the group"
[syn: embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover]

7. travel across or pass over;
- Example: "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
[syn: traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across]

8. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism;
- Example: "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"
- Example: "The cub reporter covered New York City"
[syn: report, cover]

9. hold within range of an aimed firearm;

10. to take an action to protect against future problems;
- Example: "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"

11. hide from view or knowledge;
- Example: "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
[syn: cover, cover up]

12. protect or defend (a position in a game);
- Example: "he covered left field"

13. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling;
- Example: "The second officer covered the top floor"

14. protect by insurance;
- Example: "The insurance won't cover this"
[syn: cover, insure, underwrite]

15. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities;
- Example: "he is compensating for being a bad father"
[syn: cover, compensate, overcompensate]

16. invest with a large or excessive amount of something;
- Example: "She covered herself with glory"

17. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities;
- Example: "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"

18. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of;
- Example: "Is this enough to cover the check?"

19. spread over a surface to conceal or protect;
- Example: "This paint covers well"

20. cover as if with a shroud;
- Example: "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
[syn: shroud, enshroud, hide, cover]

21. copulate with a female, used especially of horses;
- Example: "The horse covers the mare"
[syn: breed, cover]

22. put something on top of something else;
- Example: "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
[syn: overlay, cover]

23. play a higher card than the one previously played;
- Example: "Smith covered again"

24. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game;

25. sit on (eggs);
- Example: "Birds brood"
- Example: "The female covers the eggs"
[syn: brood, hatch, cover, incubate]

26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements;
- Example: "cover your head!"
[syn: cover, wrap up]