cover
//ˈkʌvər//
Verb
To place something over or upon something else in order to protect or conceal it
She covered the table with a cloth.
To extend over or occupy a certain area or surface
The forest covers a large area of the mountain.
To deal with or include a particular subject or topic
This book covers the history of Japan from 1868 to 1945.
To be enough money to pay for something
Will $50 cover the cost of dinner?
To report on or describe an event for news media
She was sent to cover the election for the newspaper.
To protect someone by aiming a weapon at a potential threat or by providing backup
I'll cover you while you run to the building.
Noun
Something that is placed over or upon an object to protect or conceal it
She put a cover over the furniture to protect it from dust.
The front or back outer part of a book, magazine, or album
The book has a beautiful cover.
Shelter or protection from danger, bad weather, or attack
We ran for cover when it started to rain.
A version of a song originally performed by someone else
The band played a cover of a famous Beatles song.