uncovered

Everyday

1. Uncovered means not covered, open or bare: an uncovered pot. tree →
2. Uncovered is the past form of uncover: took the cover off. tree →
3. Uncovered also means found or discovered something hidden: they uncovered a secret. tree →

In the lessons

Maths: the part of an area or set that is not covered: uncovered = whole − covered (area of the floor minus area of the rug). Science and history: archaeologists uncovered old bones. Stories: the detective uncovered the truth. Safety: uncovered food attracts flies.

Examples

• What part of the floor is uncovered? tree →
• The rug covers 6 square meters of a 10 square meter floor, so 4 square meters are uncovered. tree →
• 4 boxes are uncovered. tree →
• She uncovered 3 cards. tree →
• The scientists uncovered a dinosaur skeleton. tree →
• Don't leave food uncovered in summer. tree →
• The detective uncovered the thief's plan. tree →
• At these words, Ali Cogia presented the vase to the Caliph, and uncovered it. tree →

Note

Past of uncover; also an adjective. Asks for the remainder: uncovered = whole − covered. Trap: «uncovered» can mean «found out», with no number.

In Jewish tradition

Often used for exposed bodies, as when Noah lay uncovered or the altar must not expose nakedness. The prophets also use it for taking a shield out of its cover for war, and for shame laid bare as a punishment.

Interpretation. Tradition says the altar had a ramp not steps so the priests would keep modesty and respect. It reads the prophets' "uncovered nakedness" as a sign of sin and of God's judgment on proud nations.

Examples

• And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. (Torah GEN.9.21, JPS 1917) tree →
• Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he hath uncovered his father's skirt. (Torah DEU.27.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto Mine altar, that thy nakedness be not uncovered thereon. (Torah EXO.20.26, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Elam bore the quiver, with troops of men, even horsemen; and Kir uncovered the shield. (Prophets ISA.22.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• In thee have they uncovered their fathers' nakedness; in thee have they humbled her that was unclean in her impurity. (Prophets EZK.22.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen; I will take vengeance, and will let no man intercede. (Prophets ISA.47.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past of uncover; also an adjective. Asks for the remainder: uncovered = whole − covered. Trap: «uncovered» can mean «found out», with no number.