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/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ · cov·ered
verb
- To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect. He covered the baby with a blanket.
- To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect. The blanket covered the baby.
- To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal. Regular hexagons can cover the plane.
adjective
- Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something). The city is covered in a thick layer of fog.
- Prepared for, or having dealt with, some matter. With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage.
- Than whom another player has more money available for betting. John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered.
Did you know? The phrase 'covered' is often used in poker to describe a player who has bet more than another player, indicating that the other player is 'covered' in case they lose the hand.