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Definition of: cloak
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(klōk) noun
1. A loose outer garment.
2. Something that covers or hides; a pretext; disguise; mask. See synonyms under PRETENSE.
—v.t. To cover with a cloak; disguise; conceal. See synonyms under HIDE, MASK, PALLIATE. [<OF cloque, cloke <Med. L cloca bell, cape; so called from its bell-like shape. Doublet of CLOCK.]
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