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1 smokescreen
1) (a cloud of smoke used to conceal the movements of troops etc.) dūmų uždanga2) (something intended to conceal one's activities etc.) maskuotė
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smoke screen — smoke′ screen n. 1) mil a mass of dense smoke produced to conceal an area, vessel, or plane from the enemy 2) something intended to disguise, conceal, or deceive • Etymology: 1910–15 … From formal English to slang
smoke and mirrors — An attempt to conceal something is smoke and mirrors … The small dictionary of idiomes
smoke screen — n. 1. a cloud of smoke spread to screen the movements of troops, ships, etc. 2. anything said or done to conceal or mislead … English World dictionary
smoke screen — noun 1. (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements • Syn: ↑smokescreen • Topics: ↑military, ↑armed forces, ↑armed services, ↑military machine, ↑war machine … Useful english dictionary
Smoke screen — For the Transformers character, see Smokescreen (Transformers) A smoke screen is a release of smoke in order to mask the movement or location of military units such as infantry, tanks, aircraft or ships.It is most commonly deployed in a canister … Wikipedia
smoke and mirrors — An attempt to conceal something is smoke and mirrors. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** An attempt to conceal or distort the truth (like a magician) in order to confuse people is called smoke and mirrors. The outgoing president used… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
smoke — n. & v. n. 1 a visible suspension of carbon etc. in air, emitted from a burning substance. 2 an act or period of smoking tobacco (had a quiet smoke). 3 colloq. a cigarette or cigar (got a smoke?). 4 (the Smoke) Brit. & Austral. colloq. a big city … Useful english dictionary
smoke bomb — noun a bomb that gives off thick smoke when it explodes; used to make a smoke screen or to mark a position • Syn: ↑smoke grenade • Hypernyms: ↑bomb * * * noun : a chemical bomb containing a smoke producing substance; especially : any of various… … Useful english dictionary
smoke screen — 1. a mass of dense smoke produced to conceal an area, vessel, or plane from the enemy. 2. something intended to disguise, conceal, or deceive; camouflage. [1910 15] * * * … Universalium
smoke screen — A cloud of smoke used to conceal ground maneuver, obstacle breaching, recovery operations, and amphibious assault operations as well as key assembly areas, supply routes, and logistic facilities … Military dictionary
smoke ball — noun a projectile filled with material which emits dense smoke on ignition, used to conceal military operations … English new terms dictionary