Definition
Meaning of 'cloak'
Meaning of 'cloak' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Cloak 
[ n.]
- A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards,
and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn
both by men and by women. [ n.]- That which conceals; a disguise or pretext; an excuse; a fair pretense; a mask; a cover.
2. Cloak [ v. t.]
- To cover with, or as with, a cloak; hence, to hide or
conceal. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'cloak' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. cloak [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- cover with or as if with a cloak
- cover with or as if with a cloak
Example in sentence:
- cloaked monks
Meaning (2):
- hide under a false appearance
- hide under a false appearance
Example in sentence:
- He masked his disappointment
Meaning (3):
- cover as if with clothing
- cover as if with clothing
Example in sentence:
- the mountain was clothed in tropical trees
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