Definition

To take cover or find shelter, often used in a historical or literary context.

Example

During the storm, the travelers decided to shroud themselves in the cave for safety.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was thinking about how we used to shroud ourselves in blankets during the storms.

Yeah, those were some cozy times, weren’t they?

It felt so safe to just shroud away from the world outside.

Definitely! I miss those simple moments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A piece of cloth used to cover or wrap a dead body for burial, or something that hides or protects.

Example

The ancient tradition required the use of a shroud for the burial ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see that movie with the mysterious shroud of fog covering the town?

Yeah, it really set the mood for the whole story!

I love how they used the shroud to create suspense.

Definition

To cover or conceal something, often to hide it from view or to protect it.

Example

The fog began to shroud the mountains, making them invisible.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the fog shrouds the mountains in the morning?

Yeah, it looks so mysterious and beautiful!

I love how it shrouds everything and makes it feel like a different world.

Root Explanation

The word 'shroud' originates from Old English 'scrūd', meaning a garment or covering. It refers specifically to a cloth used to wrap a body for burial, symbolizing a covering or concealment.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'garment' ('scrūd') that 'covers' something, which helps you remember that a shroud is a covering for a body.

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