ridge vs cover

ridge and cover both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of ridge include continue, extend.

ridge (noun)	cover (noun)
a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a long narrow natural elevation or striation	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
a long narrow range of hills	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
any long raised strip	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

ridge (verb)	cover (verb)
form into a ridge	sit on (eggs)
spade into alternate ridges and troughs	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides	protect by insurance
plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
extend in ridges	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