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smoke screen meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of smoke screen at MeaningMonkey.org. smoke screen meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SMOKE SCREEN noun
Definition of smoke screen (noun)
- (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
- synonyms: smokescreen
- an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure
- "requesting new powers of surveillance is just a smokescreen to hide their failures"
- synonyms: smokescreen
Source: Princeton University Wordnet