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uncover
verb un·cov·er \-ˈkə-vər\
: to remove a cover from (something)
: to find or become aware of (something that was hidden or secret)
: to allow (something) to be seen by removing a covering
Full Definition of UNCOVER
transitive verb
2
: to expose to view by removing some covering
3
a : to take the cover from b : to remove the hat from <uncovered his head>
4
: to deprive of protection
intransitive verb
1
: to remove a cover or covering
2
: to take off the hat as a token of respect
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First Known Use of UNCOVER
14th century
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UNCOVER Defined for Kids
uncover
verb un·cov·er \ˌən-ˈkə-vər\
un·cov·eredun·cov·er·ing
Definition of UNCOVER for Kids
1
: to make known usually by investigation <Police uncovered a crime.>
2
: to make visible by removing some covering <We shoveled away the dirt to uncover the treasure.>
3
: to remove the cover from <He uncovered the pot.>
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