1. things that are placed over something else for protection or concealment
Usage: plural
2. protective shelters or hiding places
Usage: plural

1. to place something over or upon something else to protect or conceal it
Usage: third person singular present
2. to extend over or include a particular area or topic
Usage: third person singular present
3. to travel a particular distance
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• She covers the pot with a lid while cooking.
• The insurance policy covers damage from storms.
• He covers twenty miles on his morning run.
• This amount covers all our expenses for the month.
• The bed covers were neatly folded.
• The soldiers took covers behind the rocks.
• The book covers the history of ancient Rome.
• Snow covers the mountain peaks year-round.