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   Cam·ou·flage

   /ˈkaməˌflä(d)ZH/

   

   noun

   • 1. the disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings: "on the trenches were pieces of turf which served for camouflage" Similar disguiseconcealment
   • ▪ the clothing or materials used for disguise: "figures dressed in army camouflage"
   • ▪ an animal's natural coloring or form that enables it to blend in with its surroundings: "the whiteness of polar bears provides camouflage" Similar protective coloringtechnical:cryptic coloringcryptic colorationmimicry
   • ▪ actions or devices intended to disguise or mislead: "much of my apparent indifference was merely protective camouflage" Similar facadefrontfalse frontsmokescreencover-updisguisemaskcloakblindscreenmasqueradeconcealmentdissimulationpretensesubterfuge

   verb

   • 1. hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage: "the war area had to be camouflaged with mud"
   • ▪ conceal the existence of (something undesirable): "grievances should be discussed, not camouflaged"

   Word Origin late 19th century (in sense ‘disguise, concealment’): French, from camoufler ‘to disguise’ (originally thieves' slang), from Italian camuffare ‘disguise, deceive’, perhaps by association with French camouflet ‘whiff of smoke in the face’. The military sense originated during the First World War.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAMOUFLAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to use leaves, branches, paints, or clothes to hide soldiers or military equipment so that they cannot be seen against the area around them: The troops had camouflaged themselves so effectively that the enemy didn't notice them approaching. The tent was camouflaged to avoid detection by infiltrating enemy soldiers.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › camouflage-military-tacticCamouflage | History, Uses & Examples | Britannica

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   camouflage, in military science, the art and practice of concealment and visual deception in war. It is the means of defeating enemy observation by concealing or disguising installations, personnel, equipment, and activities. Conventional camouflage is restricted to passive defensive measures.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › camouflageCAMOUFLAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the act, means, or result of obscuring things to deceive an enemy, as by painting or screening objects so that they are lost to view in the background, or by making up objects that from a distance have the appearance of fortifications, guns, roads, etc.: Was camouflage used extensively on fighter aircraft during World War I?

5. animals.howstuffworks.com › animal-facts › animal-camouflageHow Animal Camouflage Works | HowStuffWorks

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   One of the most widespread and varied adaptations is natural camouflage, an animal's ability to hide itself from predator and prey. ­In this article, we'll see how animals blend in with their environment so that others might overlook them.

6. www.popularmechanics.com › military › researchHow Does Camouflage Work?: The 3 Pillars of Blending In,...

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   Feb 9, 2024 · Military. Research. Camouflage 101: How to Move Through Space Undetected. The art of staying hidden is about so much more than just visually blending in. We spoke with a U.S. Army Sniper Course...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCAMOUFLAGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something that is meant to hide something, or behavior that is intended to hide the truth: Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill. He believed that her kindness was merely a camouflage for her real intentions. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. The armed forces generally. anti-military. army. AWOL. CAO.

8. www.thoughtco.com › camouflage-129662How Do Animals Use Camouflage in Nature? - ThoughtCo

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   Jan 26, 2019 · Camouflage is a type of coloration or pattern that helps an animal blend in with its surroundings. It is common among invertebrates, including some species of octopus and squid, along with a variety of other animals. Camouflage is often used by prey as a way to disguise themselves from predators.