Cover
nnoun.artifacta covering that serves to conceal or shelter somethingSynset:concealment covert screen
Examples:- 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
Derivationally Related Form:cover
Hypernyms:covering
Inherited Hypernyms:screencoveringartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:blindcamouflageshojistalking-horse
Full Hyponyms:blindcamouflageshojistalking-horse
nnoun.artifactbedding that keeps a person warm in bedSynset:blanket
Examples:- he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
Derivationally Related Form:coverlet
Hypernyms:bed clothing bedclothes bedding
Inherited Hypernyms:blanketbedclothescloth coveringcoveringartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:Mackinaw blanketafghanelectric blanketmackinawmantasecurity blanket
Full Hyponyms:afghanelectric blanketmackinawmantasecurity blanket
nnoun.actthe act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of itSynset:covering masking screening
Examples:- the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
Derivationally Related Form:coverscreenmask
Hypernyms:concealing concealment hiding
Inherited Hypernyms:coverconcealmentactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.artifactthe protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a bookSynset:back binding book binding
Examples:- the book had a leather binding
Derivationally Related Form:backbindcover
Part Holonyms:book volume
Hypernyms:protection protective cover protective covering
Inherited Hypernyms:bindingprotective coveringcoveringartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:half bindingthree-quarter binding
Full Hyponyms:half bindingthree-quarter binding
nnoun.objecta natural object that covers or envelopsSynset:covering natural covering
Examples:- under a covering of dust
- the fox was flushed from its cover
Derivationally Related Form:cover
Hypernyms:natural object
Inherited Hypernyms:coveringnatural objectwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:barkblanketbody coveringcapcasechlamyscrusteggshellencrustationenvelopefloral envelopehoodincrustationindumentindumentumindusiumintegumentmantleperianthpericarpperidiumperigoneperigoniumroofsacscaleseed vesselsheathshellskimsloughsnowcaptestthecavesture
Full Hyponyms:afroaftershaftalulaangostura barkarmorbangbarkbastard wingbeardbeaverbeehivebilocular capsuleblanketbobbody coveringbody hairbollbouffantbractbracteolebraidbrush cutbuffburcanellacapsulecarapacecascaracascarilla barkcassia barkcherry stonechignoncinchonacinnamoncinnamon barkclamshellclypeuscoatcontour feathercorkcornhuskcowlickcrew cutcrimpcrustcuticlecuticuladewlapdowndreadlockduck downeiderdownencolureenvelopeepicalyxepicarpepicraniumexoskeletonexuviaeeyebroweyelashfacial hairfallsfeatherfinger wavefish scaleflight featherforelockfurfuzzglumegoateegoose downguard hairhacklehairhaircuthairdohangnailheadfulhidehoodhullhuskimperialindumentumindusiumintegumentinvestmentinvolucrelanugolemmalockloricamagnoliamanemaraboumarcelmedullary sheathmesocarpmezereummingemohawkmustachemustachioneurolemmanutshelloyster shellpageboypea podpeach pitpellicleperianthpericarpperidiumpermanent wavephellemphragmoconepigtailpin curlplastronplumulepodpompadourponytailprepuceprimaryprotective coveringpubic hairqueuequiffroachroofsaddle hacklesausage curlscalescallop shellscalpscalp lockscapularscleritescuteseashellsheathshellsickle feathersideburnsiliclesiliqueskimskinskin graftsloughsnowcapsoul patchsoup-strainerspanish needlesspathespit curlsquamastonestubbleswan's downtail feathertanbarktapatartartestthatchthecathick skinundercoatvalvevandyke beardvesturewalrus mustachewavewinter's barkwool
nnoun.artifactcovering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)Synset:top
Examples:- he removed the top of the carton
- he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
- put the cover back on the kettle
Derivationally Related Form:cover
Hypernyms:covering
Inherited Hypernyms:topcoveringartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:caplidmanhole coverscrewtop
Full Hyponyms:bottlecapcaplidmanhole covernippleradiator capscrewtoptrunk lid
nnoun.actfire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formationsSynset:covering fire
Examples:- artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
Derivationally Related Form:cover
Hypernyms:fire firing
Inherited Hypernyms:coverfireattackoperationactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.possessiona fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drinkSynset:cover charge
Derivationally Related Form:cover
Hypernyms:fixed charge fixed cost fixed costs
Inherited Hypernyms:cover chargefixed chargechargecostoutgotransferred propertypossessionrelationabstractionentity
nnoun.artifacta recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody elseSynset:cover song cover version
Examples:- they made a cover of a Beatles' song
Hypernyms:recording
Inherited Hypernyms:coverrecordingmemory devicedeviceinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.acta false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)Examples:- her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
Hypernyms:concealing concealment hiding
Inherited Hypernyms:coverconcealmentactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
vverb.contactprovide with a covering or cause to be coveredExamples:- cover her face with a handkerchief
- cover the child with a blanket
- cover the grave with flowers
Antonyms:uncover
Derivationally Related Form:covercovering
Inherited Hypernyms:cover
Direct Hyponyms:aluminisealuminizeapplybankbarkbedaubbeplasterbesmearbindblackleadblanketblindfoldblinkerblock outboard upbreadbrushbuttercanopycanvascarpetclapboardcloakcoatcoifconcretecowlcrapecrepecrowndaubdrapedustencloseenfoldenvelopenwrapfacefeatherfeltflakeflashfoilfrostgrassgravelgreaseholdhoodicejacketlaglaminatelimelinemaskmound overmulchoilpaintpallpaperparcelpasteplankplank overplasterplaster overput onrecoverroofsheathesheetsmearsmothersodsprayspreadspritzsteelstick onstrawsurfacesurroundtileturfveneerwallpaperwashwaxwhite outwhiteoutwrapwrap up
Full Troponyms:airbrushaluminizeanodizeasphaltbabbittbankbarkbathebedaubbeeswaxbenightbindblackleadblacktopblanketblindfoldblinkerbloodboard upbonderizebreadbroombrushbrush onbuttercalciminecanopycanvascapsulecarpetcausewaycementcerechromeclapboardcloakcoatcobblecocooncoifcold-creamconcretecoppercowlcrapecreamcribcrowncrumbdabdaubdo updrapedredgedressdusteggelectroplateencrustengulfenrobeenvelopfacefeatherfeltfinishflakeflashflourfoilfoliatefrostgalvanizegelatinizegift-wrapglazegoldplategraingrassgravelgreasegritgumhard surfaceholdhoodinvaginatejacketlaglaminatelimelinemacadamizemaskmetalmetalizemortarmound overmudmulchnickeloilpaintpallpaperparcelpargetpastepatinatepaveplankplasterplateplatinizeporcelainizeprimeput onputtyrebindrecoverrefacerefinishrelinerenderrender-setrepaintresurfacerevetroofroughcastrubberizesheathesheetshellacshingleshrinkwrapshroudsilversilverplatesizeskimskimcoatslap onslateslathersmothersodsootsponge onsprayspreadspritzsteelstrawstuccotartessellatethatchtiletintubeturfvarnishveneerwallpaperwashwaxwhiteoutwhitewashwrapzinc
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | They --- the halls with holly (apply to: cover)
vverb.contactform a cover overSynset:spread over
Examples:- The grass covered the grave
Derivationally Related Form:covercovering
Hypernyms:adjoin contact meet touch
Inherited Hypernyms:covertouch
Direct Hyponyms:blanketbloodycakecarpetcloakclothecoatdrapedrownfloodglaciategrassgrass overmantlemistmist overoverwhelmrobeshroudsmotherstrewsubmerge
Full Troponyms:blanketbloodycarpetclothecoatfloodflowglaciategrassinundatelavemantlemistshroudsmotherstrewsubmergeswamp
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something | Holly flowers --- the halls (apply to: cover)
vverb.stativespan an interval of distance, space or timeSynset:continue extend
Examples:- 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
Derivationally Related Form:extent
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:coverbe
Direct Hyponyms:constellatecrossdotoverlapoverspreadridgespanspreadstudsweeptraverse
Full Troponyms:crossdotenfiladeimbricateoverlaprakeridgespreadsweeptransgress
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.stativeprovide forExamples:- The grant doesn't cover my salary
Hypernyms:fulfil fulfill live up to satisfy
Inherited Hypernyms:coversatisfyfitprovidegivetransfer
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.communicationact on verbally or in some form of artistic expressionSynset:address deal handle plow treat
Examples:- This book deals with incest
- The course covered all of Western Civilization
- The new book treats the history of China
Derivationally Related Form:coveragetreatment
Hypernyms:broach initiate
Inherited Hypernyms:coverbroachhash outtalk oftalkcommunicateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:discoursediscusstalk abouttheologisetheologize
Full Troponyms:descantdiscoursetalk shoptheologize
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s something | Somebody ---s PP (apply to: deal)
vverb.stativeinclude in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territorySynset:comprehend embrace encompass
Examples:- This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
- this should cover everyone in the group
Derivationally Related Form:comprehensivecomprehensionencompassment
Hypernyms:include
Inherited Hypernyms:embraceinclude
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.motiontravel across or pass overSynset:cross cut across cut through get across get over pass over track traverse
Examples:- The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
Derivationally Related Form:traversaltraversetracktraversercrossing
Hypernyms:pass
Inherited Hypernyms:traversepasstravel
Direct Hyponyms:bridgecoursecrisscrossdrivefordhopjaywalkstridetaketrampwalk
Full Troponyms:bridgecoursecrisscrossdrivefordhopjaywalkstridetrampwalk
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP | These men --- the river (apply to: cross)
vverb.communicationbe responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalismSynset:report
Examples:- Snow reported on China in the 1950's
- The cub reporter covered New York City
Derivationally Related Form:coveragereportingreporterreportagereport
Hypernyms:inform
Inherited Hypernyms:reportinformcommunicateinteractact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s PP (apply to: report) | They won't --- the story (apply to: cover, report)
vverb.competitionhold within range of an aimed firearmDerivationally Related Form:cover
Hypernyms:protect
Inherited Hypernyms:coverprotectdefendprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.socialto take an action to protect against future problemsExamples:- Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
Hypernyms:protect
Inherited Hypernyms:coverprotectdefendprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.perceptionhide from view or knowledgeSynset:cover up
Examples:- The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
Derivationally Related Form:coveringcover-up
Hypernyms:conceal hide
Inherited Hypernyms:coverhide
Direct Hyponyms:gloss overhush upsleek overwhitewash
Full Troponyms:whitewash
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.competitionprotect or defend (a position in a game)Hypernyms:protect
Inherited Hypernyms:coverprotectdefendprevent
Direct Hyponyms:double-team
Full Troponyms:double-team
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.communicationmaintain a check on; especially by patrollingExamples:- The second officer covered the top floor
Hypernyms:ascertain assure check control ensure insure see see to it
Inherited Hypernyms:coverseeverifyconfirm
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.communicationprotect by insuranceSynset:insure underwrite
Examples:- The insurance won't cover this
Derivationally Related Form:coverageunderwriterinsuranceinsurer
Hypernyms:guarantee warrant
Inherited Hypernyms:coverguaranteebackapproveauthorizepermitacceptreactact
Direct Hyponyms:indemnifyreinsure
Full Troponyms:indemnifyreinsure
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.stativemake up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualitiesSynset:compensate overcompensate
Examples:- he is compensating for being a bad father
Derivationally Related Form:compensationovercompensation
Hypernyms:compensate correct counterbalance even off even out even up make up
Inherited Hypernyms:covercompensatebalancematchadjustchange
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.socialinvest with a large or excessive amount of somethingExamples:- She covered herself with glory
Hypernyms:empower endow endue gift indue invest
Inherited Hypernyms:coverendowenablechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody PP | Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.socialhelp out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilitiesExamples:- She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
Hypernyms:deputise deputize step in substitute
Inherited Hypernyms:coversubstitutesupplantsucceed
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s PP
vverb.possessionbe sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost ofExamples:- Is this enough to cover the check?
Derivationally Related Form:cover
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:coverbe
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s PP
vverb.perceptionspread over a surface to conceal or protectDerivationally Related Form:covercovering
Hypernyms:conceal hide
Inherited Hypernyms:coverhide
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.contactcover as if with a shroudSynset:enshroud hide shroud
Examples:- The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
Derivationally Related Form:shroud
Hypernyms:enclose enfold envelop enwrap wrap
Inherited Hypernyms:shroudenvelopcover
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | Somebody ---s something PP | The wind storms --- the area with dust and dirt (apply to: shroud)
vverb.contactcopulate with a female, used especially of horsesTopic:animal husbandry
Synset:breed
Examples:- The horse covers the mare
Hypernyms:copulate couple mate pair
Inherited Hypernyms:breedcopulatejoinconnect
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.contactput something on top of something elseSynset:overlay
Examples:- cover the meat with a lot of gravy
Derivationally Related Form:coveroverlayoverlayer
Inherited Hypernyms:overlay
Direct Hyponyms:splash
Full Troponyms:splash
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.competitionplay a higher card than the one previously playedTopic:card gamecards
Hypernyms:play
Inherited Hypernyms:coverplaydeploypositionputmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.competitionbe responsible for guarding an opponent in a gameHypernyms:protect
Inherited Hypernyms:coverprotectdefendprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.bodysit on (eggs)Synset:brood hatch incubate
Examples:- Birds brood
- The female covers the eggs
Derivationally Related Form:incubatorhatchbrooderincubationbrood
Hypernyms:multiply procreate reproduce
Inherited Hypernyms:broodreproducemake
Entailment:sit down sit
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.bodyclothe, as if for protection from the elementsSynset:wrap up
Derivationally Related Form:covering
Hypernyms:apparel clothe dress enclothe fit out garb garment habilitate raiment tog
Inherited Hypernyms:coverdresschange statechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something