Meaning of the word covert in English
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covert
US /ˈkoʊ.vɝːt/
UK /ˈkoʊ.vɝːt/
Adjective
1.
not openly acknowledged or displayed
Example:
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They conducted a covert operation to gather intelligence.
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He cast a covert glance at her across the room.
Noun
1.
a thicket in which game can hide
Example:
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The hunters waited patiently near the covert, hoping for deer.
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The fox disappeared into the dense covert.
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