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• “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“

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• screen test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; examine methodically; examine in order to test suitability; project onto a screen for viewing; prevent from entering; separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff ; protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm ; a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing ; a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube ; a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; a protective covering consisting of netting; the personnel of the film industry; a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles ; partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
• covert secret or hidden; (of a wife) being under the protection of her husband; a flock of coots ; a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
• concealment the condition of being concealed or hidden ; a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; the activity of keeping something secret

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

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• blanket broad in scope or content; cover as if with a blanket; form a blanket-like cover (over) ; bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; anything that covers; a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor

• “the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft“

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• covering a natural object that covers or envelops; an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) ; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; the act of protecting something by covering it ; the work of applying something
• screening the display of a motion picture ; fabric of metal or plastic mesh ; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
• masking the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation; scenery used to block the audience’s view of parts of the stage that should not be seen

• “the book had a leather binding“

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• binding executed with proper legal authority; the capacity to attract and hold something ; strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration ; the act of applying a bandage ; one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
• book binding the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
• back related to or located at the back; located at or near the back of an animal; of an earlier date; in or to or toward a former location; at or to or toward the back or rear; in or to or toward an original condition; in or to or toward a past time; in reply; in repayment or retaliation; the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; the side that goes last or is not normally seen; the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer; (football) a person who plays in the backfield ; the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; the part of a garment that covers the back of your body; a support that you can lean against while sitting; (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage ; be behind; travel backward; give support or one’s approval to; cause to travel backward; support financial backing for; be in back of; place a bet on; shift to a counterclockwise direction; establish as valid or genuine; strengthen by providing with a back or backing

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

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• covering a natural object that covers or envelops; an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) ; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; the act of protecting something by covering it ; the work of applying something
• natural covering a natural object that covers or envelops

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

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• top situated at the top or highest position; be superior or better than some standard; pass by, over, or under without making contact; be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point; be ahead of others; provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure); reach or ascend the top of; strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin ; cut the top off; be the culminating event; finish up or conclude; the upper part of anything; the highest or uppermost side of anything; the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); the first half of an inning; the highest level or degree attainable; the greatest possible intensity; platform surrounding the head of a lower mast ; a conical child’s plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips; a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

• “artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal“

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• covering fire fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

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• cover charge a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• “they made a cover of a Beatles’ song“

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• cover version a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
• cover song a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

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

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

• “The grass covered the grave“

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• spread over form a cover over

• “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“

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• continue continue a certain state, condition, or activity; continue talking; keep or maintain in unaltered condition; move ahead; allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop; continue after an interruption; continue in a place, position, or situation; span an interval of distance, space or time; exist over a prolonged period of time
• extend extend in scope or range or area; stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; span an interval of distance, space or time; make available; thrust or extend out; reach outward in space; offer verbally; extend one’s limbs or muscles, or the entire body; expand the influence of; lengthen in time; extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; cause to move at full gallop; open or straighten out; use to the utmost; prolong the time allowed for payment of; continue or extend; increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

• “The grant doesn’t cover my salary“

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

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• treat something considered choice to eat ; an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight ; interact in a certain way; subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; provide treatment for; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; provide with a gift or entertainment; provide with choice or abundant food or drink; engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement; regard or consider in a specific way
• handle the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; interact in a certain way; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; touch, lift, or hold with the hands; handle effectively; show and train
• plow a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing ; to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil
• deal a particular instance of buying or selling; an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent; a plank of softwood (fir or pine board) ; wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) ; the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time; the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement); the act of distributing playing cards; the act of apportioning or distributing something; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; take action with respect to (someone or something); succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; administer or bestow, as in small portions; do business; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; behave in a certain way towards others; distribute cards to the players in a game; direct the course of; give out as one’s portion or share ; give (a specific card) to a player; sell
• address (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored ; the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with ; the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; the manner of speaking to another individual; a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described ; written directions for finding some location; the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball ; social skill ; speak to; give a speech to; put an address on (an envelope) ; direct a question at someone ; address or apply oneself to something, direct one’s efforts towards something, such as a question ; greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name; access or locate by address ; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; speak to someone ; adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

• “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“

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• embrace include in scope; hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one’s own; the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) ; the state of taking in or encircling; a close affectionate and protective acceptance
• encompass include in scope
• comprehend get the meaning of something; to become aware of through the senses; include in scope

• “The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day“

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• traverse travel across or pass over; to cover or extend over an area or time period; deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit ; a horizontal beam that extends across something ; a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it ; taking a zigzag path on skis ; travel across
• track carry on the feet and deposit; observe or plot the moving path of something; go after with the intent to catch; travel across or pass over; make tracks upon ; a line or route along which something travels or moves; evidence pointing to a possible solution; a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels ; a course over which races are run ; a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc; an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground ; (computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data ; a groove on a phonograph recording ; a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll ; any road or path affording passage especially a rough one ; the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
• cross extending or lying across; annoyed and irritable ; a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece ; a marking that consists of lines that cross each other ; a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; any affliction that causes great suffering; (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids ; travel across or pass over; meet at a point ; hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; fold so as to resemble a cross; to cover or extend over an area or time period; meet and pass; trace a line through or across; breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
• pass over bypass; make a passage or journey from one place to another; travel across or pass over; fly over; rub with a circular motion
• get over travel across or pass over; to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end; improve in health; get on top of
• get across communicate successfully; become clear or enter one’s consciousness or emotions; travel across or pass over
• cut through travel across or pass over
• cut across travel across or pass over; be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations; cut using a diagonal line

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

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• report to give an account or representation of in words; announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding; announce one’s presence; make known to the authorities; be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; complain about; a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; the act of informing by verbal report; a short account of the news; a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing); a written evaluation of a student’s scholarship and deportment; an essay (especially one written as an assignment); the general estimation that the public has for a person

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

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

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• cover up hide from view or knowledge

• “he covered left field“

• “especially by patrolling“
• “The second officer covered the top floor“

• “The insurance won’t cover this“

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• insure be careful or certain to do something; make certain of; protect by insurance; take out insurance for
• underwrite guarantee financial support of; protect by insurance

• “he is compensating for being a bad father“

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• compensate adjust for; make amends for; make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; make reparations or amends for; do or give something to somebody in return; make payment to
• overcompensate make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

• “She covered herself with glory“

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

• “Is this enough to cover the check?“

• “This paint covers well“

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

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• shroud cover as if with a shroud; form a cover like a shroud; wrap in a shroud; a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute ; (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind ; burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
• enshroud cover as if with a shroud
• hide the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) ; body covering of a living animal ; prevent from being seen or discovered; be or go into hiding; cover as if with a shroud; make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

• “The horse covers the mare“

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• breed a special variety of domesticated animals within a species; a special type; call forth ; copulate with a female, used especially of horses; cause to procreate (animals); have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)

• “cover the meat with a lot of gravy“

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• overlay put something on top of something else; kill by lying on; protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior ; a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface

• “Smith covered again“

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

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• brood the young of an animal cared for at one time ; think moodily or anxiously about something ; hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; be in a huff and display one’s displeasure; be in a huff; sit on (eggs)
• hatch the production of young from an egg ; shading consisting of multiple crossing lines ; a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open ; a movable barrier covering a hatchway ; emerge from the eggs; devise or invent; inlay with narrow strips or lines of a different substance such as gold or silver, for the purpose of decorating ; draw, cut, or engrave lines, usually parallel, on metal, wood, or paper; sit on (eggs)
• incubate grow under conditions that promote development ; sit on (eggs)

• “cover your head!“

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• wrap up arrange or fold as a cover or protection; finish a task completely; form a cylinder by rolling; clothe, as if for protection from the elements