Cloak

/ˈkloʊk/

The meaning and definition of Cloak, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
    β€œNight hid her movements with its cloak of darkness.”
  2. A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
verb
  1. To render or become invisible via futuristic technology.
    β€œThe ship cloaked before entering the enemy sector of space.”
  2. To cover as with a cloak.

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