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   Cloak

   /klōk/

   

   noun

   • 1. an outdoor overgarment, typically sleeveless, that hangs loosely from the shoulders. Similar capemantlerobe
   • ▪ something serving to hide or disguise something: "lifting the cloak of secrecy on the arms trade" Similar coverscreenmaskblindfrontcamouflageshieldveneerveilmantleshroudblanketpretextsmokescreen

   verb

   • 1. dress in a cloak: "she cloaked herself in black"
   • ▪ hide, cover, or disguise (something): "the horror of war was cloaked in the trappings of chivalry"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cloke, dialect variant of cloche ‘bell, cloak’ (from its bell shape), from medieval Latin clocca ‘bell’. Compare with clock1.

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   What is a cloak used for?

   • A cloak is a type of loose garment that is worn over indoor clothing and serves the same purpose as an overcoat; itprotects the wearer from the cold, rain or wind for example, or it may form part of a fashionable outfit or uniform.

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   What does cloak mean?

   • No man is esteemed any ways considerable for policy who wears religion otherwise than as a cloak. A coat card. To cover with, or as with, a cloak; hence,to hide or conceal. Now glooming sadly, so to cloak her matter. (transitive) To cover with a coating of some material.

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   What is the difference between a cloak and a Cape?

   • The main difference between cloak and cape is the size. A cloak falls below the knee or to the ground and protects the wearer from the weather. Capes end at the waist or mid-thigh. Unlike cloaks, a cape is often used for fashion purposes. Now you know a cloak and a cape are two different garments, which one will work better for you?

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   How to choose a cloak?

   • For those that wrap around to the front of your body, extra fastenings can be added to the front section. These can include clasps, buckles, buttons, or toggles. For versatility, cloaks are the winner. Having more fastener options allows the cloak to be used in all weather conditions.

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   Mar 30, 2024 · By Maham Liaqat & Urooj Arif — Updated on March 30, 2024. A cloak is a loose, sleeveless outer garment that drapes over the wearer's body, often fastened at the neck, while a coat is a long-sleeved outer garment that typically opens down the front and is more structured.

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   Apr 8, 2024 · Cloaks and capes are both sleeveless outer garments made with one piece of fabric. The main difference between cloak and cape is the size. A cloak falls below the knee or to the ground and protects the wearer from the weather. Capes end at the waist or mid-thigh.

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   1 day ago · In this post, I’ll be using the term “cloak” a lot, and I want to define that here. In this context, the cloak is the outer version of us: how we’re seen or what we show, whether by choice or default. It is the outer layer of ego and personality that masks and protects our truest and purest self.

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   Mar 31, 2024 · 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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › outer garmentOuter garment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hooded cloakHooded cloak - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · IPA guide. Other forms: hooded cloaks. Definitions of hooded cloak. noun. a long cloak with a hood that can be pulled over the head. synonyms: capote. see more.

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   Apr 11, 2024 · IPA guide. Other forms: uncloaked; uncloaking; uncloaks. Definitions of uncloak. verb. reveal the true nature of. synonyms: unmask. see more. verb. remove a cloak from.