Definition of cover

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Cover (v. t.) To extend over; to be sufficient for; to comprehend, include, or embrace; to account for or solve; to counterbalance; as, a mortgage which fully covers a sum loaned on it; a law which covers all possible cases of a crime; receipts than do not cover expenses..

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Curfew :: Curfew (n.) The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- instituted by William the Conqueror; also, the bell itself..
Sow :: Sow (n.) A kind of covered shed, formerly used by besiegers in filling up and passing the ditch of a besieged place, sapping and mining the wall, or the like..
Steelbow Goods :: Steel (n.) To cover, as an electrotype plate, with a thin layer of iron by electrolysis. The iron thus deposited is very hard, like steel..
Fleaking :: Fleaking (n.) A light covering of reeds, over which the main covering is laid, in thatching houses..
Bare :: Bare (a.) With head uncovered; bareheaded.
Woodland :: Woodland (n.) Land covered with wood or trees; forest; land on which trees are suffered to grow, either for fuel or timber..
Slide :: Slide (n.) A cover which opens or closes an aperture by sliding over it.
Prediscovery :: Prediscovery (n.) A previous discovery.
Envelopment :: Envelopment (n.) The act of enveloping or wrapping; an inclosing or covering on all sides.
Dock :: Dock (n.) A case of leather to cover the clipped or cut tail of a horse.
Bespread :: Bespread (v. t.) To spread or cover over.
Searcloth :: Searcloth (v. t.) To cover, as a sore, with cerecloth..
Winter''s Bark :: Winter's bark () The aromatic bark of tree (Drimys, / Drymis, Winteri) of the Magnolia family, which is found in Southern Chili. It was first used as a cure for scurvy by its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice admiral to sir Francis Drake, in 1577..
Enmossed :: Enmossed (a.) Covered with moss; mossed.
Eyelid :: Eyelid (n.) The cover of the eye; that portion of movable skin with which an animal covers or uncovers the eyeball at pleasure.
Lay :: Lay (v. t.) To place in position; to establish firmly; to arrange with regularity; to dispose in ranks or tiers; as, to lay a corner stone; to lay bricks in a wall; to lay the covers on a table..
Mascled :: Mascled (a.) Composed of, or covered with, lozenge-shaped scales; having lozenge-shaped divisions..
Hayrick :: Hayrick (n.) A heap or pile of hay, usually covered with thatch for preservation in the open air..
Seek :: Seek (v. i.) To make search or inquiry: to endeavor to make discovery.
Mantel :: Mantel (n.) The finish around a fireplace, covering the chimney-breast in front and sometimes on both sides; especially, a shelf above the fireplace, and its supports..
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