CLOAK

Cloak

A cloak is a type of loose garment that is worn over indoor clothing and serves the same purpose as an overcoat; it protects the wearer from the cold, rain or wind for example, or it may form part of a fashionable outfit or uniform. Cloaks are as old as human history; there has nearly always been some form of long, unstructured outer garment used to protect people from the weather. Over time cloak designs have been changed to match current styles and textile needs.

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cloak

Noun

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

Verb

  1. To cover as with a cloak.
  2. To render or become invisible via futuristic technology.
    The ship cloaked before entering the enemy sector of space.


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