D
Dicread
HomeDictionaryCcloak

cloak

A loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders and covers the body. / To hide, cover, or disguise something from view.
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.

Meanings

Noun

A loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders and covers the body.

He wore a heavy wool cloak to protect himself from the rain.

Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ something]

To hide, cover, or disguise something from view.

The mountain peak was cloaked in a thick layer of fog.

Phrasal Verbs

cloak in

to cover or hide something using a specific substance or condition

The valley was cloaked in a mysterious purple haze at dawn.

Related Words

Last Updated: July 6, 2026Report an Error