What is the meaning of cloak?

noun

  • Anything that covers or conceals.
  • A loose outer garment.

verb

  • Hide under a false appearance.
    • usage: "He masked his disappointment"
  • Cover as if with clothing.
    • usage: "the mountain was clothed in tropical trees"
  • Cover with or as if with a cloak.
    • usage: "cloaked monks"
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