cove

[kəʊv]

cove Definition

• 1. a small sheltered bay
• 2. a person who is dishonest or a criminal

Using cove: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cove" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The beach was located in a cove, surrounded by cliffs.

• Example

  We saw a group of seals playing in the cove.

• Example

  He turned out to be a cove, stealing from his own company.

cove Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cove

• bay
• inlet
• harbor
• criminal
• thief
• crook

Phrases with cove

• pirate's cove

  a hidden place where pirates meet or hide their treasure

  Example

  The map led us to the pirate's cove, where we found the treasure chest.

• cove of thieves

  a group of people who are involved in illegal activities such as theft or robbery

  Example

  The police raided the cove of thieves and arrested several suspects.

• cove of secrecy

  a place or situation where secrets are kept or hidden

  Example

  The meeting was held in a cove of secrecy to discuss sensitive information.

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Summary: cove in Brief

The term 'cove' [kəʊv] refers to a small sheltered bay or a person who is dishonest or a criminal. It can be used to describe a location, as in 'The beach was located in a cove, surrounded by cliffs,' or a person, as in 'He turned out to be a cove, stealing from his own company.' Phrases like 'pirate's cove' and 'cove of thieves' extend the meaning of 'cove' into idiomatic expressions.