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
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.