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Meaning of cover

noun

A lid.
Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view. Example: The soldiers took cover behind a ruined building.
The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
The top sheet of a bed.
A cloth, usually fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa to protect it from dust, rain, etc. when not in use.

verb

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect. Example: He covered the baby with a blanket.
To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect. Example: The blanket covered the baby.
To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal. Example: Regular hexagons can cover the plane.
To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal. Example: You can cover the plane with regular hexagons.
To put on one's hat.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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