cloak (n.)

  1. anything that covers or conceals

  2. a loose outer garment

    cloak (v.)

  1. hide under a false appearance; He masked his disappointment

    [ Syn: dissemble , mask ]

  2. cover as if with clothing; the mountain was clothed in tropical trees

    [ Syn: clothe , drape , robe ]

  3. cover with or as if with a cloak; cloaked monks'

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