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covert

/ˈkəʊvəːt/ /koʊˈvɜɹt/

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noun

Examples :

"The forest floor provided a thick, leafy covert for the rabbits, protecting them from predators. "

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noun

Examples :

"The spy used a covert to blend in with the crowd at the school's graduation ceremony. "

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noun

A hiding place.

Examples :

"The squirrel buried its nut in a covert under the oak tree. "

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noun

Area of thick undergrowth where animals hide.

Examples :

"The deer darted into the covert, disappearing quickly among the dense bushes. "

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noun

A feather that covers the bases of flight feathers.

Examples :

"The bird's covert feathers helped to insulate its body. "

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adjective

Hidden, covered over; overgrown, sheltered.

Examples :

"The gardener's covert planting of flowers surprised everyone. "

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adjective

Secret, surreptitious, concealed.

Examples :

"The spy had a covert meeting with the informant in the park. "

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