cover vs bridge

cover and bridge both are nouns.

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

As verbs, bridge is a hyponym of cover; that is, bridge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cover:

Other hyponyms of cover include tramp, walk, crisscross, ford, jaywalk, drive, take, course, hop.

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

cover (verb)	bridge (verb)
sit on (eggs)	make a bridge across
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	cross over on a bridge
protect by insurance	connect or reduce the distance between
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