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cloak
- pronunciation:
- klok
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves.
- synonyms:
- cape, mantle
- similar words:
- poncho, robe
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| definition 2: |
something that hides or covers.
A cloak of fog settled on the lake.- synonyms:
- veil
- similar words:
- cloud, cover, disguise, mask
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| related words: |
blanket, cape, wrap |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cloaked, cloaking, cloaks |
| definition: |
to hide or cover with or as if with a cloak.
They cloaked themselves against the cold wind.He cloaked his thoughts in silence.- synonyms:
- disguise, veil
- similar words:
- cloud, conceal, cover, envelop, mask, obscure, wrap
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| related words: |
blanket, disguise, fog, harbor, muffle, screen |
| derivation: |
cloakless (adj.) |
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