Covers with skins (5)
I believe the answer is:
hides
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'covers' is the first definition.
(I know this)
'skins' is the second definition.
(I know this)
'with' is the link.
(Other definitions for hides that I've seen before include "coats" , "Pelts" , "Conceals or takes cover" , "Cloaks" , "Conceals - animal skins" .)