[syn: uncover, expose]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Uncover \Un*cov"er\, v. i.
1. To take off the hat or cap; to bare the head in token of
respect.
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We are forced to uncover after them. --Addison.
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2. To remove the covers from dishes, or the like.
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Uncover, dogs, and lap. --Shak.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Uncover \Un*cov"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Uncovered; p. pr. &
vb. n. Uncovering.] [1st pref. un- + cover.]
1. To take the cover from; to divest of covering; as, to
uncover a box, bed, house, or the like; to uncover one's
body.
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2. To show openly; to disclose; to reveal. "To uncover his
perjury to the oath of his coronation." --Milton.
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3. To divest of the hat or cap; to bare the head of; as, to
uncover one's head; to uncover one's self.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
uncover
v 1: make visible; "Summer brings out bright clothes"; "He
brings out the best in her" [syn: uncover, bring out,
unveil, reveal]
2: remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body;
"uncover your belly"; "The man exposed himself in the subway"
[syn: uncover, expose] [ant: cover]