This is the 15643rd most frequent Russian word.
прикрыть
"Прикрыть" means "to cover, shield, or hide."
The word 'прикрыть' here means to cover something partially or completely.
Он решил прикрыть окно шторой.
He decided to cover the window with a curtain.
The word 'прикрыть' is used figuratively to mean to protect or shield.
Я помог прикрыть его от неприятностей.
I helped shield him from troubles.
The word 'прикрыть' is used here to signify hiding or concealing something to prevent it from being noticed.