Associations to the word «Cloak»

Pictures for the word «Cloak»

Wiktionary

CLOAK, noun. A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
CLOAK, noun. A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
CLOAK, noun. (figurative)   That which conceals; a disguise or pretext.
CLOAK, noun. (Internet)   A text replacement for an IRC user's hostname or IP address, making the user less identifiable.
CLOAK, verb. To cover as with a cloak.
CLOAK, verb. (science fiction) (ambitransitive) To render or become invisible via futuristic technology.
CLOAK BAG, noun. (obsolete) A suitcase or valise.
CLOAK BAGS, noun. Plural of cloak bag

Dictionary definition

CLOAK, noun. Anything that covers or conceals.
CLOAK, noun. A loose outer garment.
CLOAK, verb. Hide under a false appearance; "He masked his disappointment".
CLOAK, verb. Cover as if with clothing; "the mountain was clothed in tropical trees".
CLOAK, verb. Cover with or as if with a cloak; "cloaked monks".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley