Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

under cover

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.99 in modern English

Syllables: un-der- -cov-er
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Protected by a covering or shelter.

Example Sentences

"When it started to rain we got under cover."
"As these [diesel] trains have to be shedded under cover at night, four additional outdoor standage roads are being provided for stabling of electric rolling stock after inspection in the shed."

Frequently Paired Words

undercover

Questions

What does under cover mean?: Protected by a covering or shelter.

How to pronounce under cover

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