cover vs hatch

cover and hatch both are nouns.

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

As verbs, cover and hatch are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cover include brood, incubate.

cover (noun)	hatch (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	a movable barrier covering a hatchway
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)	shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else	the production of young from an egg
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
a natural object that covers or envelops
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

cover (verb)	hatch (verb)
sit on (eggs)	sit on (eggs)
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	emerge from the eggs
protect by insurance	draw, cut, or engrave lines, usually parallel, on metal, wood, or paper
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	devise or invent
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism	inlay with narrow strips or lines of a different substance such as gold or silver, for the purpose of decorating
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