dekken — meaning in English

English meaning

• cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
• defray verb To provide the money needed to cover a debt or expense.
• line noun A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
• set verb To put something in a particular place or position.

Senses

dekken is used for these senses in English:

• cover (transitive) To provide an alibi for (someone); to provide excuses or apologia for (someone); to carry water for someone.
• cover (transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
• defray To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).
• line (transitive, now, rare, of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.
• set (transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.

cover — full definition

1. verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
2. verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
3. verb To be enough money to pay for something.
4. noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
5. noun A new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist.

defray — full definition

1. verb To provide the money needed to cover a debt or expense.
2. verb To provide the money to pay for something.
3. verb To use money by spending it.

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