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cloak

The correct spelling is cloak.

How to pronounce cloak

/ˈkloʊk/
noun

IPA: /ˈkloʊk/

Say it like: Cloa-k

The correct spelling is cloak. A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood. For example: "Night hid her movements with its cloak of darkness."

Usage Examples

Night hid her movements with its cloak of darkness.

The ship cloaked before entering the enemy sector of space.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
  2. 2.A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
  3. 3.That which conceals; a disguise or pretext.
  4. 4.A text replacement for an IRC user's hostname or IP address, making the user less identifiable.

verb

  1. 1.To cover as with a cloak.
  2. 2.To hide or conceal.
  3. 3.To render or become invisible via futuristic technology.

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