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1 cloak
1. nounUmhang, der; Mantel, der (hist.)use something as a cloak for something — etwas als Deckmantel für etwas benutzen
2. transitive verba cloak of secrecy — ein Mantel des Schweigens
1) [ein]hüllen2) (fig.)cloaked in mist/darkness — in Nebel/Dunkel gehüllt
something is cloaked in secrecy — über etwas (Akk.) wird der Mantel des Schweigens gebreitet
* * *[kləuk] 1. noun(a loose outer garment without sleeves, covering most of the body; something that conceals: a woollen cloak; They arrived under cloak of darkness.) der Mantel2. verb(to cover or hide: He used a false name to cloak his activities.) verhüllen- academic.ru/13494/cloakroom">cloakroom* * *[kləʊk, AM kloʊk]I. nunder the \cloak of darkness im Schutz der DunkelheitII. vt▪ to \cloak sth etw verhüllento be \cloaked in mist in Nebel gehüllt seinto be \cloaked in secrecy geheim gehalten werden* * *[kləʊk]1. n (lit)Umhang m; (fig = disguise) Deckmantel m; (= veil of secrecy etc) Schleier m2. vt (fig)verhüllenfog cloaked the town — die Stadt war in Nebel gehüllt
* * *cloak [kləʊk]A s2. fig Deckmantel m:the cloak of secrecy der Schleier des Geheimnisses;3. ZOOL Mantel m (der Weichtiere)B v/t2. fig bemänteln, verhüllen* * *1. nounUmhang, der; Mantel, der (hist.)2. transitive verb1) [ein]hüllen2) (fig.)cloaked in mist/darkness — in Nebel/Dunkel gehüllt
something is cloaked in secrecy — über etwas (Akk.) wird der Mantel des Schweigens gebreitet
* * *n.Deckmantel m.Mantel -¨ m. -
2 cloak
[kləʊk, Am kloʊk] nunder the \cloak of darkness im Schutz der Dunkelheit vtto \cloak sth etw verhüllen;to be \cloaked in mist in Nebel gehüllt sein;to be \cloaked in secrecy geheim gehalten werden -
3 pull aside
vt▪ to \pull aside sb aside jdn zur Seite nehmen [o beiseitenehmen]* * *pull aside v/t zur Seite schieben:the cloak of secrecy was pulled aside fig der Schleier des Geheimnisses wurde gelüftet
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cloak — ► NOUN 1) an overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders over the arms to the knees or ankles. 2) something that hides or covers: a cloak of secrecy. 3) (cloaks) Brit. a cloakroom. ► VERB ▪ dress or hide in a cloak. ORIGIN Old French cloke … English terms dictionary
cloak — cloak1 [kləuk US klouk] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old North French; Origin: cloque bell, cloak , from Medieval Latin clocca bell ( CLOCK1); because of its shape] 1.) a warm piece of clothing like a coat without sleeves that hangs loosely from your… … Dictionary of contemporary English
secrecy — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ absolute, complete, total ▪ great, strict, utmost ▪ excessive ▪ government … Collocations dictionary
cloak — [[t]klo͟ʊk[/t]] cloaks, cloaking, cloaked 1) N COUNT A cloak is a long, loose, sleeveless piece of clothing which people used to wear over their other clothes when they went out. 2) N SING: N of n A cloak of something such as mist or snow… … English dictionary
cloak — [kləʊk] noun I 1) [C] a long coat without sleeves that fastens around your neck 2) [singular] something that covers or hides something else a cloak of secrecy[/ex] II verb [T] cloak [kləʊk] to cover or hide something The whole investigation has… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
cloak — I. noun Etymology: Middle English cloke, from Anglo French cloque bell, cloak, from Medieval Latin clocca bell; from its shape Date: 13th century 1. a loose outer garment 2. something likened to an outer garment: as a. something that envelops or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
cloak — noun 1》 an overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders. 2》 something that hides or covers: a cloak of secrecy. 3》 (cloaks) Brit. a cloakroom. verb 1》 dress in a cloak. 2》 cover or hide: snow cloaked everything. Origin ME: from OFr. cloke,… … English new terms dictionary
cloak — cloakless, adj. /klohk/, n. 1. a loose outer garment, as a cape or coat. 2. something that covers or conceals; disguise; pretense: He conducts his affairs under a cloak of secrecy. v.t. 3. to cover with or as if with a cloak: She arrived at the… … Universalium
cloak — 1. noun 1) the cloak over his shoulders Syn: cape, poncho, serape, shawl, mantle, wrap, pelisse, burnoose, cope, robe, cowl, djellaba, tippet; cassock, chasuble, pallium; historical cardinal 2) … Thesaurus of popular words
cloak — 1. noun 1) the cloak over his shoulders Syn: cape, robe, wrap, mantle 2) a cloak of secrecy Syn: cover, veil, mantle, shroud, screen, blanket 2. verb … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
Cloak and dagger (disambiguation) — Cloak and dagger is a term sometimes used to refer to situations involving intrigue, secrecy, espionage, or mystery. Cloak and dagger may refer to: Music Cloak Dagger (The Upsetters album) Cloak Dagger (Wet Wet Wet album), 1992 Cloak and Dagger,… … Wikipedia
