covers
theblankets,sheets, etc. on abed:
Marthathrewback the covers andbouncedout ofbed.
Thesmellofbaconenticedme from under the covers.
She was sotired, all shewantedto do wascrawlunder the covers andfallasleep.
When thealarmwent off, herolledover andpulledup the covers.
Kate'smothersmoothedthe covers over thebed.
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covernoun(SOMETHING PLACED OVER)
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covers
incricket, thelargeareaof thefieldwhich is infrontof thebatter(= aplayerwhotriestohittheball)on theright-handside:
He usuallyfieldsin the covers.
Sheelegantlydrovetheballthrough the covers for anotherboundary.
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covernoun(CRICKET)specialized
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