cover - Meaning in Punjabi

cover - Meaning in Punjabi

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Definitions and Meaning of cover in English

cover noun

1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

   Example

   • "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
2. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

   Example

   • "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
3. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
4. a natural object that covers or envelops

   Examples

   • "the fox was flushed from its cover"
   • "under a covering of dust"
5. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

   Synonyms

   top, top

   Examples

   • "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"
   • "he removed the top of the carton"
   • "put the cover back on the kettle"
6. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

   Examples

   • "a screen of trees afforded privacy"
   • "the brush provided a covert for game"
   • "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
   • "under cover of darkness"
7. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

   Example

   • "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
8. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

   Example

   • "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
9. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

   Example

   • "the book had a leather binding"
10. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

    Example

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

cover verb

1. copulate with a female, used especially of horses

   Example

   • "The horse covers the mare"
2. span an interval of distance, space or time

   Examples

   • "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"
   • "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles"
   • "The period covered the turn of the century"
   • "The war extended over five years"
   • "This farm covers some 200 acres"
3. cover as if with a shroud

   Example

   • "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
4. travel across or pass over

   Synonyms

   track, traverse

   Example

   • "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
5. spread over a surface to conceal or protect

   Example

   • "This paint covers well"
6. hide from view or knowledge

   Example

   • "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
7. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

   Example

   • "Is this enough to cover the check?"
8. to take an action to protect against future problems

   Example

   • "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
9. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

   Example

   • "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
10. invest with a large or excessive amount of something

    Example

    • "She covered herself with glory"
11. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

    Examples

    • "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"
    • "this should cover everyone in the group"
12. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

    Example

    • "he is compensating for being a bad father"
13. provide for

    Example

    • "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
14. put something on top of something else

    Example

    • "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
15. provide with a covering or cause to be covered

    Examples

    • "cover her face with a handkerchief"
    • "cover the child with a blanket"
    • "cover the grave with flowers"
16. form a cover over

    Example

    • "The grass covered the grave"
17. play a higher card than the one previously played

    Example

    • "Smith covered again"
18. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
19. protect or defend (a position in a game)

    Example

    • "he covered left field"
20. hold within range of an aimed firearm
21. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

    Synonyms

    treat, treat, treat

    Examples

    • "The course covered all of Western Civilization"
    • "The new book treats the history of China"
    • "This book deals with incest"
22. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

    Example

    • "The second officer covered the top floor"
23. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

    Examples

    • "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"
    • "The cub reporter covered New York City"
24. protect by insurance

    Example

    • "The insurance won't cover this"
25. sit on (eggs)

    Examples

    • "Birds brood"
    • "The female covers the eggs"
26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements

    Example

    • "cover your head!"

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