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covered

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

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To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

Examples :

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

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To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

Examples :

"The blanket covered the baby."

appearance material

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To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

Examples :

"Regular hexagons can cover the plane."

appearance condition

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To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

Examples :

"You can cover the plane with regular hexagons."

appearance action

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To put on one's hat.

Examples :

"Before leaving for school, Sarah covered her head with her favorite hat. "

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To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).

Examples :

"The heroic soldier covered himself with glory."

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(of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.

Examples :

"The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy."

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To deal with or include someone or something.

Examples :

"The news report covered the recent protests downtown. "

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To be enough money for.

Examples :

"Ten dollars should cover lunch."

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To act as a replacement.

Examples :

"I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?"

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To have as an assignment or responsibility.

Examples :

"Maria is covered for vacation while John is away. "

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To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).

Examples :

"The band covered a Beatles song at the school talent show. "

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(law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.

Examples :

"The police officer covered the bank teller during the robbery, aiming their weapon at the robbers. "

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To provide insurance coverage for.

Examples :

"Does my policy cover accidental loss?"

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To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).

Examples :

"I would like to have my bitch covered next spring."

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To protect or control (a piece or square).

Examples :

"In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered."

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To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.

Examples :

""The news report covered the entire city council meeting." "

time area geography range

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To defend a particular player or area.

Examples :

"The basketball player covered his opponent closely, preventing him from getting the ball. "

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Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).

Examples :

"The covered dish kept the food warm. "

appearance material

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Prepared for, or having dealt with, some matter

Examples :

"With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage."

achievement business job work

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Than whom another player has more money available for betting.

Examples :

"John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered."

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Wearing one's hat.

Examples :

"Because it was cold outside, the child was completely covered with a warm hat, scarf, and mittens. "

appearance wear