"under cover" meaning in English

See under cover in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more under cover [comparative], most under cover [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} under cover (comparative more under cover, superlative most under cover)
  1. protected by a covering or shelter Related terms: undercover
    Sense id: en-under_cover-en-adj-zFuuZgA4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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