Definition

A loose outer garment that is worn over other clothes, often used for warmth or to conceal one's appearance.

Example

She wrapped herself in a warm cloak to protect against the cold wind.

Conversation

I saw the coolest cloak at the market yesterday.

That sounds interesting! What did it look like?

It was dark blue with silver stars all over it.

Wow, that must have looked magical!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cover or hide something as if using a cloak.

Example

The magician cloaked his tricks with a mysterious air.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how she cloaked her emotions during the meeting?

Yeah, it was impressive how she kept calm and collected.

I wonder if she does that often to hide her true feelings.

Root Explanation

Cloak → The word 'cloak' originates from Old French 'cloque' (meaning a bell or a cloak) and is derived from the Latin 'clocca' (meaning bell). The term evolved to refer to a garment that covers or conceals, much like a bell covers its sound.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cloak as something that 'covers' you, similar to how a bell 'covers' its sound — this helps you remember that a cloak is a garment that conceals.

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