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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 2. To show openly; to disclose; to reveal. ``To uncover his perjury to the oath of his coronation.'' --Milton. 3. To divest of the hat or cap; to bare the head of as to uncover one's head; to uncover one's self From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Uncover \Un*cov"er\, v. i. 1. To take off the hat or cap; to bare the head in token of respect. We are forced to uncover after them --Addison. 2. To remove the covers from dishes, or the like Uncover, dogs, and lap. --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: uncover v 1: make visible; "Summer brings out bright clothes"; "He brings out the best in her" [syn: {bring out}, {unveil}, {reveal}] 2: remove the covering from "uncover the body" [syn: {expose}] [ant: {cover}]
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