covers

n. the blankets, sheets, and other warm layers you use on a bed.

n. the collective bedding materials, such as sheets and blankets, used for warmth and protection while sleeping.

“It was so cold last night that I had to pull the covers up to my chin.”

“The child huddled under the covers, seeking comfort from the shadows cast by the moonlight against the bedroom wall.”

n. the outside parts of books, magazines, or containers.

n. the plural form of the protective outer layer of a publication or object.

“The book covers were all different colours to help students find the right subject.”

“The collector insisted on inspecting the covers of the first editions for any signs of sun damage or shelf wear.”

n. a specific area on a cricket field where players stand to catch the ball.

n. a specific fielding region on the off side of the pitch, typically between point and mid-off.

“The batsman hit the ball hard toward the covers for four runs.”

“The captain moved an extra fielder into the covers to prevent the opening batsman from scoring easy boundaries through the off side.”

British English