Hyphenation of cover

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word cover? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

cov-er

Definitions of cover:

1.
A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
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
2.
Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
3.
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
4.
The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
The book had a leather binding
5.
A natural object that covers or envelops
Under a covering of dust The fox was flushed from its cover
6.
Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
He removed the top of the carton He couldn't get the top off of the bottle Put the cover back on the kettle
7.
Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
Artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
8.
A fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
9.
A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
They made a cover of a Beatles' song
10.
A false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
Her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
11.
Provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Cover her face with a handkerchief Cover the child with a blanket Cover the grave with flowers
12.
Form a cover over
The grass covered the grave
13.
Span an interval of distance, space or time
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
14.
Provide for
The grant doesn't cover my salary
15.
Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
This book deals with incest The course covered all of Western Civilization The new book treats the history of China
16.
Include in scope
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
17.
Travel across or pass over
The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
18.
Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Snow reported on China in the 1950's The cub reporter covered New York City
19.
Hold within range of an aimed firearm
20.
To take an action to protect against future problems
Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
21.
Hide from view or knowledge
The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
22.
Protect or defend (a position in a game)
He covered left field
23.
Maintain a check on
Especially by patrolling The second officer covered the top floor
24.
Protect by insurance
The insurance won't cover this
25.
Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
He is compensating for being a bad father
26.
Invest with a large or excessive amount of something
She covered herself with glory
27.
Help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
28.
Be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
Is this enough to cover the check?
29.
Spread over a surface to conceal or protect
This paint covers well
30.
Cover as if with a shroud
The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
31.
Copulate with a female, used especially of horses
The horse covers the mare
32.
Put something on top of something else
Cover the meat with a lot of gravy
33.
Play a higher card than the one previously played
Smith covered again
34.
Be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
35.
Sit on (eggs)
Birds brood The female covers the eggs
36.
Clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Cover your head!

Synonyms of cover:

noun screen, covert, concealment, covering
noun blanket, bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding
noun covering, screening, masking, concealment, concealing, hiding
noun binding, book binding, back, protective covering, protective cover, protection
noun covering, natural covering, natural object
noun top, covering
nouncovering fire, fire, firing
nouncover charge, fixed charge, fixed cost, fixed costs
nouncover version, cover song, recording
noun concealment, concealing, hiding
verbspread over, touch, adjoin, meet, contact
verb extend, be
verb satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to
verb treat, handle, plow, deal, address, broach, initiate
verb embrace, encompass, comprehend, include
verb traverse, track, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across, pass, go through, go across
verb report, inform
verb protect
verb protect
verbcover up, hide, conceal
verb protect
verb see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
verb insure, underwrite, guarantee, warrant
verb compensate, overcompensate, compensate, counterbalance, correct, even out, even off, even up
verb endow, indue, gift, empower, invest, endue
verb substitute, deputize, deputise, step in
verb be
verb hide, conceal
verb shroud, enshroud, hide, envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
verb breed, copulate, mate, pair, couple
verb overlay
verb play
verb protect
verb brood, hatch, incubate, reproduce, procreate, multiply
verbwrap up, dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel

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