bridge vs cover

bridge and cover both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bridge	Yes	No	Yes	No
cover	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cover is a hypernym of bridge; that is, cover is a word with a broader meaning than bridge:

Other hypernyms of bridge include cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse.

bridge (noun)	cover (noun)
any of various card games based on whist for four players	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
the link between two lenses; rests on the nose	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
a wooden support that holds the strings up	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose	the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
something resembling a bridge in form or function	a natural object that covers or envelops
	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

bridge (verb)	cover (verb)
make a bridge across	sit on (eggs)
cross over on a bridge	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
connect or reduce the distance between	protect by insurance
	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
	protect or defend (a position in a game)
	hold within range of an aimed firearm
	play a higher card than the one previously played
	be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
	provide with a covering or cause to be covered
	form a cover over
	copulate with a female, used especially of horses
	cover as if with a shroud
	put something on top of something else
	travel across or pass over
	hide from view or knowledge
	spread over a surface to conceal or protect
	be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
	to take an action to protect against future problems
	invest with a large or excessive amount of something
	help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
	provide for
	span an interval of distance, space or time
	include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
	make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities