re-cover
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to cover again
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to provide (a piece of furniture, book, etc) with a new cover
Etymology
Origin of re-cover
Example Sentences
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Remove the pan from the heat, then drape a kitchen towel across the pan and re-cover.
From Washington Times ● May 25, 2023
Add potatoes, spinach and butternut squash, re-cover and let cook another 20 minutes.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2023
Stir in the greens, vinegar, rosemary, salt and red pepper flakes, re-cover, and cook until the peas and greens are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2022
Return the dough to the bowl and re-cover, then leave it alone for an hour or more.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2015
Then raise the centre serviette with your left hand, transfer it to your right, as before, and re-cover the pellet, and as you do so, drop the pellet concealed between your fingers under it.
From More Conjuring Simple Tricks for Social Gatherings by Hercat
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