taking cover
Ducking for protection
Taking cover is the act of positioning oneself behind or beneath something for protection, typically from gunfire, explosions, or severe weather.
The phrase appears in military, police, and emergency contexts: Soldiers took cover behind the wall.
Figuratively, it can mean avoiding scrutiny or criticism: The CEO is taking cover until the scandal blows over.
Reinforced subterranean stronghold
- dugoutCarved-log canoe
- foxholeMilitary defensive excavation
- refugePlace of safety
- hideawaySecluded place of refuge
haven · retreat · trench · burrow · alcove · overhang · doorway · crawlspace
Concealment through visual blending
- blendingCombining into uniformity
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- invisibilityState of being unseen
hidden · obscured · camo · ghillie suit · mimicry · veil · incognito · fade
Exchange of gunfire
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- flankingAt the sides of
- crossfireGunfire from several angles
sniper · incoming · barrage · artillery · gunfire · skirmish · engagement · retreat
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- bulletproofResistant to gunfire
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
barricade · sandbags · rampart · parapet · bunker · stronghold · guard · deflect
bunker
Reinforced subterranean stronghold
hideaway · haven · retreat · trench · burrow · alcove · overhang · doorway · crawlspace · lean-to
camouflage
Concealment through visual blending
- blendingCombining into uniformity
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
invisibility · hidden · obscured · camo · ghillie suit · mimicry · veil · incognito · fade · countershading
firefight
Exchange of gunfire
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- flankingAt the sides of
crossfire · sniper · incoming · barrage · artillery · gunfire · skirmish · engagement · retreat · advance
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- bulletproofResistant to gunfire
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
fortification · barricade · sandbags · rampart · parapet · bunker · stronghold · guard · deflect · block
evacuation
Removal from danger
escape · survival · first aid · rescue · emergency · shelter in place · tornado drill · air raid · siren · hazard
taking coverexposing oneself
Deliberate public nudity
out in the open · unprotected · unshielded · exposed · standing upright
taking coveradvancing
Moving in forward direction
charging · attacking · counterattacking · standing one's ground · fighting back
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