cloak
Transitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: cloakspast: cloakedpp: cloakeding: cloaking
The word carries a strong association with secrecy, mystery, and the occult. While a coat is a functional piece of clothing for warmth, a cloak suggests a desire for anonymity or a dramatic presence, often evoking imagery of medieval settings or fantasy worlds.
Countable when referring to the physical piece of clothing you put on your shoulders.