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cloak

verb

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Meaning

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To cover or hide something, like a secret or a person, often to prevent it from being seen or discovered.

Example Sentence

The thick fog helped to cloak the ship as it sailed silently into the harbor.

Usage Note

Used to describe the act of hiding or concealing something, whether physically or metaphorically. It can refer to covering up information, disguising intentions, or physically obscuring something from view.