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Results for: "cover"

Translating from English to Slovenian

Translations:

cover — to conceal or protect
→ pokriti
cover — lid, top
→ pokrov m
→ pokrovka f
cover — front or back of a book
→ platnica f

More translations:

cover
→ pokriti
cover
→ prepotovati
cover
→ pokrivati
cover
→ zavarovati
cover
→ poročati o čem
cover
→ kriti
cover
→ prt; pregrinjalo; pokrov
cover
→ kritje
cover
→ zaščita

English definitions WordNet

NOUN 10

  1. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

    • “a screen of trees afforded privacy”
    • “under cover of darkness”
    • “the brush provided a covert for game”
    • “the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background”
    Synonymsscreencovertconcealment

  2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

    • “he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep”
    Synonymsblanket

  3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

    • “the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
    Synonymscoveringscreeningmasking
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  1. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

    • “the book had a leather binding”
    Synonymsbindingbook bindingback

  2. a natural object that covers or envelops

    • “under a covering of dust”
    • “the fox was flushed from its cover”
    Synonymscoveringnatural covering

  3. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

    • “he removed the top of the carton”
    • “he couldn't get the top off of the bottle”
    • “put the cover back on the kettle”
    Synonymstop

  4. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

    • “artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”
    Synonymscovering fire

  5. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

    Synonymscover charge

  6. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; song"

    • “they made a cover of a Beatles'”
    Synonymscover versioncover song

  7. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

    • “her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment”

VERB 26

  1. provide with a covering or cause to be covered

    • “cover her face with a handkerchief”
    • “cover the child with a blanket”
    • “cover the grave with flowers”

  2. form a cover over

    • “The grass covered the grave”
    Synonymsspread over

  3. span an interval of distance, space or time

    • “The war extended over five years”
    • “The period covered the turn of the century”
    • “My land extends over the hills on the horizon”
    • “This farm covers some 200 acres”
    • “The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles”
    Synonymscontinueextend
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  1. provide for

    • “The grant doesn't cover my salary”

  2. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

    • “This book deals with incest”
    • “The course covered all of Western Civilization”
    • “The new book treats the history of China”
    Synonymstreathandleplowdealaddress

  3. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

    • “This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds”
    • “this should cover everyone in the group”
    Synonymsembraceencompasscomprehend

  4. travel across or pass over

    • “The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day”
    Synonymstraversetrackcrosspass overget overget acrosscut throughcut across

  5. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

    • “Snow reported on China in the 1950's”
    • “The cub reporter covered New York City”
    Synonymsreport

  6. hold within range of an aimed firearm

  7. to take an action to protect against future problems

    • “Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself”

  8. hide from view or knowledge

    • “The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House”
    Synonymscover up

  9. protect or defend (a position in a game)

    • “he covered left field”

  10. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

    • “The second officer covered the top floor”

  11. protect by insurance

    • “The insurance won't cover this”
    Synonymsinsureunderwrite

  12. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

    • “he is compensating for being a bad father”
    Synonymscompensateovercompensate

  13. invest with a large or excessive amount of something

    • “She covered herself with glory”

  14. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

    • “She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week”

  15. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

    • “Is this enough to cover the check?”

  16. spread over a surface to conceal or protect

    • “This paint covers well”

  17. cover as if with a shroud

    • “The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery”
    Synonymsshroudenshroudhide

  18. copulate with a female, used especially of horses

    • “The horse covers the mare”
    Synonymsbreed

  19. put something on top of something else

    • “cover the meat with a lot of gravy”
    Synonymsoverlay

  20. play a higher card than the one previously played

    • “Smith covered again”

  21. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

  22. sit on (eggs)

    • “Birds brood”
    • “The female covers the eggs”
    Synonymsbroodhatchincubate

  23. clothe, as if for protection from the elements

    • “cover your head!”
    Synonymswrap up