cloak

noun
UK: /kləʊk/
US: /kloʊk/

  1. A type of loose outer garment without sleeves, typically worn over clothing.

    1. She wore a cloak to keep warm outside.
    2. The spy pulled the cloak tighter around his shoulders, disappearing into the fog.

  2. Something that hides or covers something else.

    1. The forest was a cloak of green.
    2. They operated under a cloak of secrecy, hiding their true intentions.

Synonyms

mantle cape cover hide mask conceal
cloak transitive-verb

  1. To cover or hide something.

    1. Clouds cloak the mountain top.
    2. He tried to cloak his nervousness with a smile, but failed miserably.

  2. To dress someone in a cloak.

    1. She cloaked the child before they went out.
    2. The queen was cloaked in velvet before ascending the throne.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cloak" in English means: A type of loose outer garment without sleeves, typically worn over clothing., Something that hides or covers something else..

The phonetic transcription of "cloak" is /kləʊk/ in British English and /kloʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cloak": mantle, cape, cover, hide, mask, conceal.

Example usage of "cloak": "She wore a cloak to keep warm outside.". More examples on the page.