cloak meaning and definition

CLOAK noun

Definition of cloak (noun)

1. anything that covers or conceals
2. a loose outer garment

CLOAK verb

Definition of cloak (verb)

1. hide under a false appearance
   • "He masked his disappointment"
   • synonyms: dissemble, mask
2. cover as if with clothing
   • "the mountain was clothed in tropical trees"
   • synonyms: clothe, drape, robe
3. cover with or as if with a cloak
   • "cloaked monks"