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Added 9 October 2026

uncover

/ʌnˈkʌvɚ/ verb

In Latin: patefaciō, adaperiō, denudo Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about uncover at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To remove a cover from.
The model railway was uncovered.
To reveal the identity of.
The murderer has finally been uncovered.
To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.

Origin

From Middle English uncoveren, equivalent to un- + cover.

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