verb [VN]
1 to remove sth that is covering sth:
Uncover the pan and let the soup simmer. * Archaeologists have uncovered an entire Roman city.
2 to discover sth that was previously hidden or secret:
Police have uncovered a plot to kidnap the President's son.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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