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cloak1 nouncloak2 verb cloakcloak1 /kləʊk $ kloʊk/ ●○○ noun   cloak1Origin: 1200-1300 Old North French cloque ‘bell, cloak’, from Medieval Latin clocca ‘bell’ ( ➔ CLOCK1); because of its shape - After you had slain the lady, you took one of her cloaks as well as the ring from her finger.
- As I said she wore a mask, and a rich black cloak with white lambswool trimmings.
- At one moment we see a little boy dressed in a black cloak gliding along.
- Corbett gagged at the bitter-sweet smell of corruption and covered his mouth and nose with his cloak to prevent himself choking.
- Darkness threw a cloak over my strangeness, so that people let me pass with a nod or a softly called greeting.
- I can really see Cadfael rattling round in his black cloak, taking a short cut on his errands round the town.
- It was almost warm, and Riven hung his cloak by the saddle bow.
- The snow was begin-ning to stick to my cloak.
► Clothesanorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun ADJECTIVE► black· All he needed was a sweeping black cloak ... She hauled herself back to reality.· At one moment we see a little boy dressed in a black cloak gliding along.· Her black cloak streamed behind her.· The black mourning cloak butterflies are back again.· As I said she wore a mask, and a rich black cloak with white lambswool trimmings.· The black cloak of hair streamed now over her hips and legs.· She flung herself from her horse and smothered the burning body with her black cloak.· They were moving with difficulty, perhaps hampered by their long black cloaks, but they were coming downhill fast. ► dark· Night Goblins live in the tunnels and caverns beneath the mountains, and dress in black or dark cloaks and hoods.· The brightness in them was fading as death's dark cloak slowly wrapped around her. ► long· So brave, so dashing when he swirled that long cloak around him.· With his long blue cloak fastened across his shoulders, his injury was hidden and his height emphasised.· He had on the long white cloak which signified to the audience that he was wearing nothing at all.· They were moving with difficulty, perhaps hampered by their long black cloaks, but they were coming downhill fast.· Then he felt inside his long cloak and pulled out a map. ► red· He picked up the red and white cloak and wrapped it around her shoulders, red side outwards.· He was a fine figure of a puppet, in a red cloak and a hat with a feather. VERB► pull· He pulled his awkward cloak about his shoulders and closed his eyes, emptying his head of preoccupations.· If you pulled an ordinary conventional cloak over it, nobody would even see it.· A figure emerged, pulling a cloak about him.· Felix threw himself down next to the nearest fire, and pulled his cloak tight about him.· He pulled his cloak more firmly round his body and threaded his way through the trees. ► take· Benjamin and I hid our exasperation, took our cloaks and followed her into the snow-covered grounds.· After you had slain the lady, you took one of her cloaks as well as the ring from her finger.· Athelstan patted him gently, took his cloak from the house and rejoined Benedicta and Vincentius.· Trying to take the cloak off Colley's back, he only succeeded in tearing it.· He was pious, and Gregory even recounts a miracle worked by a thread taken from his cloak.· Charles was avoiding marriage like the plague, and Henry had taken on the cloak of religion.· But Nigel took the cloak home with him and it's been another string to his bow ever since.· I took my cloak from its hook and wrapped it round me. ► wear· The laibon goes off for a moment and returns wearing his cloak as the old lady produces some stools.· He would dress the part, even though he wore a cloak or hood.· You are wearing a cloak such as was worn every day by the likes of your mama, your grandmama and yourself.· Some wore cloaks clasped at the neck with huge ornamental brooches.· He wore a heavy cloak of dark cloth that came down to his ankles.· They like to wear the cloak of socialism because it's trendy on the international stage.· He wore a yellow-brown silk cloak with cotton trim; his sleeves were long, extending over his hands.· Her sight cleared slowly, and she saw she too wore a green cloak. ► wrap· Joan wrapped the sturdy cloak more closely around herself, concealing all but the lower part of her face.· Li Yuan rose, knowing it was important, letting Master Nan wrap the cloak about his nakedness.· Bruce stirred and wrapped his cloak firmly about him.· We must beware of the use of ethnicity to wrap a spurious cloak of legitimacy around the speaker who invokes it.· The piper was coming towards him wrapped in a black cloak, playing ... what had he been playing? 1[countable] a warm piece of clothing like a coat without sleeves that hangs loosely from your shoulders2[singular] an organization, activity, or way of behaving that deliberately protects someone or keeps something secretcloak of the cloak of secrecy around the affaircloak for The political party is used as a cloak for terrorist activities.under the cloak of something prejudice hiding under the cloak of religioncloak1 nouncloak2 verb cloakcloak2 verb [transitive] VERB TABLEcloak |
| Present | I, you, we, they | cloak | | he, she, it | cloaks | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | cloaked | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have cloaked | | he, she, it | has cloaked | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had cloaked | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will cloak | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have cloaked |
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| Present | I | am cloaking | | he, she, it | is cloaking | | you, we, they | are cloaking | | Past | I, he, she, it | was cloaking | | you, we, they | were cloaking | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been cloaking | | he, she, it | has been cloaking | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been cloaking | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be cloaking | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been cloaking |
- And he has laid himself wide open to the kind of criticism that will cloak him in a dark shroud of misery.
- Blasting through the grey language that usually cloaks such matters he accuses the Fund of corruption, self-interest and deceit.
- Evening twilight soon spread over the ocean and we were cloaked in the security of darkness.
- It also ensures that the city is permanently cloaked in a stinking cloud of smoke and dust.
- Often they are cloaked in the respectability of scientific terminology or social acceptability.
- The fire crackled and cloaked my advance.
- The hills behind my house are cloaked with three separate quilts.
- Though once cloaked in the trappings of the occult, conversations with local psychics suggest a slightly more psychotherapeutic approach.
► be cloaked in secrecy/mystery The talks have been cloaked in secrecy. 1to deliberately hide facts, feelings etc so that people do not see or understand them – used especially in news reportsbe cloaked in secrecy/mystery The talks have been cloaked in secrecy.2literary to cover something, for example with darkness or snowbe cloaked in something hills cloaked in mistGRAMMAR Cloak is usually passive.—cloaked adjective: The riders were cloaked (=they wore cloaks). |