covers

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of cover. Use it when talking about more than one cover.

   She bought new covers for the sofa cushions.

   The old book covers were torn at the edges.

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2. 2
   verb

   Third-person singular present of cover. Use it after he, she, or it.

   She covers the pot so the soup stays warm.

   A thin sheet of snow covers the whole garden.

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3. 3
   nounplural

   The sheets and blankets on a bed.

   She pulled the covers up to her chin and fell asleep.

   He kicked off the covers because the room was too warm.

   Similarbedclothes, blankets, bedding, sheets

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4. 4
   nounplural

   In cricket, the part of the field near where the cover and extra cover fielders stand.

   He drove the ball through the covers for four runs.

   The captain moved two fielders out to the covers.

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