Category:Uncover

Un*cov"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Uncovered; p. pr. & vb. n. Uncovering.] Etym: [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.

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.