cover

n.

1. A covering object

   covering, top, lid, cap, ceiling, canopy, awning, tent, marquee, umbrella, parasol, roof, thatch, dome, blanket, bedspread, coverlet, stopper, plug, cork, canvas, seal, tarpaulin, book cover, binding, folder, wrapper, wrapping paper, jacket, case, sheath, spread, sheet, slipcover, tarp*; see also bedspread, blanket 2, envelope, folder 2, hood 1, 2, roof, sheath.

2. A covering substance

   coat, covering, overlay, binding, slate, paint, shingle, veneer, varnish, polish; see also coat 3, sheet 2.

3. Shelter

   sanctuary, protection, asylum, refuge; see retreat 2, sanctuary 2, shelter.

4. Concealment

   covert, hiding place, screen, blind; see camouflage 1, defense 2, shelter, trick 1.

take cover

under cover

cover

v.

1. To place as a covering

   cover up, carpet, blanket, put on, put a cover on, put a lid on, cap, close, overlay, lay over, overspread, surface, board up, superimpose, coat; see also close 2, 4, spread 4.

2. To wrap

   envelop, enshroud, encase, cloak; see clothe, wrap 2.

3. To protect

   shield, screen, house; see defend 1, 2, shelter.

4. To hide

   screen, camouflage, mask, conceal; see disguise, hide 1.

5. To include

   embrace, comprise, incorporate; see comprise, include 1, treat 2.

6. To suffice

   reach, be enough, meet; see satisfy 3.

7. To travel over

   traverse, journey over, cross; see travel 2.

8. To send down in plenty

   deluge, pour, rain, inundate, submerge, shower, drench, engulf, overcome, drown out, overflow, overspread, send down like manna from heaven*; see also flood.

9. *To report news about

   report on, recount, narrate, relate; see broadcast 2, report 1.