veiling

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English

Definitions

verb

To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
To conceal as with a veil.“The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly.”

noun

The act of covering with a veil.
Material for making veils.

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Synonyms

gauze netting velation unveiling obvelation unveilment investiture velarization covering bewraying masking vowmaking invigilation bewrayment uncovering veneration

Associated

purdah niqab hijab seclusion veil glare veiled modesty segregation iranian women islam

Rhymes

prevailing wailing unveiling trailing unavailing flailing tailing railing sailing impaling

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