Main Entry: un·cov·er

Pronunciation: \-ˈkə-vər\

Function: verb

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1 : to make known : bring to light : disclose, reveal <uncover the truth>
2 : to expose to view by removing some covering
3 a : to take the cover from b : to remove the hat from <uncovered his head>
4 : to deprive of protectionintransitive verb 1 : to remove a cover or covering
2 : to take off the hat as a token of respect