re-cover

American

[ree-kuhv-er] / riˈkʌv ər /

verb (used with object)

to cover again or anew.

re-cover British

/ riːˈkʌvə /

verb

to cover again
to provide (a piece of furniture, book, etc) with a new cover

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Etymology

Origin of re-cover

1375–1425; late Middle English recoveren; 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

Place the sausages on the lentils, re-cover and cook until the lentils are tender and the sausages reach 160°F, 23 to 25 minutes.

From Washington Times

Add the spinach, re-cover, and cook until the greens are wilted but still bright green, another 2 minutes.

From Washington Post

Add potatoes, spinach and butternut squash, re-cover and let cook another 20 minutes.

From Seattle Times

Re-cover the ribs, and bake for 30 minutes more.

From Seattle Times

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