Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To cover anew.
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- verb To
cover again.
Etymologies
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Examples
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It may prove cost-effective to re-cover this roof within the next 10-15 years.
Has our surveyor duped us over the condition of our roof? 2011
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After about 7 minutes, uncover pot and mash sunchokes with sturdy whisk; re-cover pot.
Skirt Steak With Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke Smash Kitty Greenwald 2011
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I can also do stuff like re-cover seat cushions and hot glue stuff and sew minor things like Halloween costumes.
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Elsewhere it reports: "We noted one or two tabbed slates indicating that the slating nails are now beginning to reach the end of their serviceable life and whilst re-covering the roof is not considered essential, as repairs become more frequent it may prove cost effective to re-cover this roof within the next 10-15 years."
Has our surveyor duped us over the condition of our roof? 2011
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I can also do stuff like re-cover seat cushions and hot glue stuff and sew minor things like Halloween costumes.
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Then he knelt, carefully replacing the bones and doing his best to re-cover them.
Fire The Sky W. Michael Gear 2011
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When you next check them if they are still not tender, do not stir but just re-cover.
Archive 2009-01-01 Laura 2009
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When you next check them if they are still not tender, do not stir but just re-cover.
Southwestern Sweet Potato Hash Served With Cabbage & Corn Slaw With Cilantro-Orange Dressing Laura 2009
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I also bought a dining table and chairs from Mrs. Eustace up the road—unfortunate fabric on the seats, but Rose should be able to re-cover them.
Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011
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Then he knelt, carefully replacing the bones and doing his best to re-cover them.
Fire The Sky W. Michael Gear 2011
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