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Array and Cover

array

noun

  • An orderly arrangement.
    • usage: "an array of troops in battle order"
  • An impressive display.
    • usage: "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall"
  • Especially fine or decorative clothing.
  • An arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics.

verb

  • Lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line.
    • usage: "lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments"
  • Align oneself with a group or a way of thinking.
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
cover

noun

  • A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something.
    • usage: "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
  • Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed.
    • usage: "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
  • The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it.
    • usage: "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
  • The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book.
    • usage: "the book had a leather binding"
  • A natural object that covers or envelops.
    • usage: "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
  • Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container. )
    • usage: "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle"
  • Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations.
    • usage: "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
  • A fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink.
  • A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else.
    • usage: "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
  • A false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent. )
    • usage: "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"

verb

  • Provide with a covering or cause to be covered.
    • usage: "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"
  • Form a cover over.
    • usage: "The grass covered the grave"
  • Span an interval of distance, space or time.
    • usage: "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"; "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles"
  • Provide for.
    • usage: "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
  • Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression.
    • usage: "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
  • Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.
    • usage: "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
  • Travel across or pass over.
    • usage: "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
  • Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism.
    • usage: "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City"
  • Hold within range of an aimed firearm.
  • To take an action to protect against future problems.
    • usage: "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
  • Hide from view or knowledge.
    • usage: "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
  • Protect or defend (a position in a game. )
    • usage: "he covered left field"
  • Maintain a check on; especially by patrolling.
    • usage: "The second officer covered the top floor"
  • Protect by insurance.
    • usage: "The insurance won't cover this"
  • Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities.
    • usage: "he is compensating for being a bad father"
  • Invest with a large or excessive amount of something.
    • usage: "She covered herself with glory"
  • Help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities.
    • usage: "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
  • Be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of.
    • usage: "Is this enough to cover the check"
  • Spread over a surface to conceal or protect.
    • usage: "This paint covers well"
  • Cover as if with a shroud.
    • usage: "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
  • Copulate with a female, used especially of horses.
    • usage: "The horse covers the mare"
  • Put something on top of something else.
    • usage: "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
  • Play a higher card than the one previously played.
    • usage: "Smith covered again"
  • Be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game.
  • Sit on (eggs. )
    • usage: "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"
  • Clothe, as if for protection from the elements.
    • usage: "cover your head"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(DoD, NATO) The act of maintaining a continuous receiver watch with transmitter calibrated and available, but not necessarily available for immediate use.
(DoD, NATO) The action by land, air, or sea forces to protect by offense, defense, or threat of either or both.
(DoD, NATO) Those measures necessary to give protection to a person, plan, operation, formation, or installation from the enemy intelligence effort and leakage of information.
(DoD, NATO) Shelter or protection, either natural or artificial.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.

Cover is the amount above UNITY of a debt service ratio.

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