to cover oneself against
1cover oneself — take precautions against future blame or liability. → cover …
2cover — [kuv′ər] vt. [ME coveren < OFr covrir < L cooperire < co , intens. + operire, to hide < IE * op wer , to cover < * op(i) , back, against + * wer, to cover, protect > WARN] 1. to place something on, over, or in front of, so as to …
3cover — /ˈkʌvə / (say kuvuh) verb (t) 1. to put something over or upon as for protection or concealment. 2. to be or serve as a covering for; extend over; occupy the surface of. 3. to put a cover or covering on; clothe. 4. to put one s hat on (one s… …
4cover — I n. shelter concealment 1) to seek; take cover 2) to break cover 3) (colloq.) to blow one s cover ( to give oneself away ) 4) under cover (under cover of darkness) covering 5) cloud cover 6) a dust; mattress; pillow cover defense 7) air cover… …
5cover — verb 1》 put something on top of or in front of (something) in order to protect or conceal it. ↘envelop in a layer of something. 2》 extend over (an area). 3》 deal with (a subject). ↘(of a rule or law) apply to. 4》 travel (a specified… …
6cover — coverable, adj. coverer, n. coverless, adj. /kuv euhr/, v.t. 1. to be or serve as a covering for; extend over; rest on the surface of: Snow covered the fields. 2. to place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth. 3. to… …
7cover — v. & n. v.tr. 1 (often foll. by with) protect or conceal by means of a cloth, lid, etc. 2 a extend over; occupy the whole surface of (covered in dirt; covered with writing). b (often foll. by with) strew thickly or thoroughly (covered the floor… …
8cover — cov•er [[t]ˈkʌv ər[/t]] v. t. 1) to be or serve as a covering for; extend over: Snow covered the fields[/ex] 2) to place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth 3) to provide with a covering: Cover the pot with a… …
9bit — I. /bɪt / (say bit) noun 1. the metal mouthpiece of a bridle, with the adjacent parts to which the reins are fastened. 2. anything that curbs or restrains. 3. Machinery the cutting or penetrating part of various tools: a. the cutting portion of… …
10take — v 1. acquire, secure, get, obtain, gain, procure, come by, Sl. cop; catch, seize, capture; hold, grasp, grip, clasp, embrace; garner, harvest, gather, glean; reach, attain, achieve, win; receive, accept, react or respond to; have, possess,… …
