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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024cam•ou•flage /ˈkæməˌflɑʒ/USA pronunciation n., v., -flaged, -flag•ing. n. [uncountable] - Militarythe act of hiding parts of a military installation so that they cannot be easily seen by the enemy.
- concealment by some means that alters or hides the appearance:The lizard changes color as camouflage.
- an act intended to hide one's true actions or wishes:His friendliness is just camouflage to make us feel safe.
v. [~ + object] - to disguise, hide, or deceive by means of camouflage:We camouflaged our tanks and guns.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cam•ou•flage (kam′ə fläzh′),USA pronunciation n., adj., v., -flaged, -flag•ing. n. - Militarythe act, means, or result of obscuring things to deceive an enemy, as by painting or screening objects so that they are lost to view in the background, or by making up objects that have from a distance the appearance of fortifications, guns, roads, etc.
- concealment by some means that alters or obscures the appearance:Drab plumage provides the bird with camouflage against predators.
- a device or stratagem used for concealment:His loud laughter is really camouflage for his basic shyness.
- Clothingclothing made of fabric with a mottled design, usually in shades of green and brown, similar to that used in military camouflage.
adj. - Clothing(of fabric or clothing) made with or having a mottled design similar to that used on military camouflage:a camouflage T-shirt.
v.t. - to disguise, hide, or deceive by means of camouflage:to camouflage ships by painting them gray.
v.i. - to use camouflage.
- French, equivalent. to camoufl(er) to disguise (probably a verb, verbal derivative of camouflet; see camouflet) + -age-age
- 1915–20
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged mask, blind, front, cover.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: camouflage /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/ n - the exploitation of natural surroundings or artificial aids to conceal or disguise the presence of military units, equipment, etc
- (modifier) (of fabric or clothing) having a design of irregular patches of dull colours (such as browns and greens), as used in military camouflage
- the means by which animals escape the notice of predators, usually because of a resemblance to their surroundings: includes cryptic and apatetic coloration
- a device or expedient designed to conceal or deceive
vb - (transitive) to conceal by camouflage
Etymology: 20th Century: from French, from camoufler, from Italian camuffare to disguise, deceive, of uncertain origin |