splash vs cover

splash and cover both are nouns.

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

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

splash: mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered
cover: put something on top of something else

Other hypernyms of splash include overlay.

splash (noun)	cover (noun)
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
the act of scattering water about haphazardly	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a patch of bright color	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
the sound like water splashing	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
a small quantity of something moist or liquid	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event	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

splash (verb)	cover (verb)
dash a liquid upon or against	sit on (eggs)
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
strike and dash about in a liquid	protect by insurance
soil or stain with a splashed liquid	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
walk through mud or mire	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
make a splashing sound	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