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cloak
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- pronunciation:
- klok
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves.
His wizard costume came with a long cloak.- 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: |
cloaks, cloaking, cloaked |
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 |
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derivation: |
cloakless (adj.) |
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