cloak cloak /ˈkloʊk/

noun

1. () Anything that covers or conceals  ( cloak )
   anything that covers or conceals
    The mystery around the event was like a cloak, hiding all details.
   The mystery around the event was like a cloak, hiding all details.
   
   
2. A loose outer garment  ( cloak )
   a loose outer garment
    She wrapped herself in a thick cloak to fend off the cold.
   She wrapped herself in a thick cloak to fend off the cold.
   
   

verb

1. Cover with or as if with a cloak  ( cloak )
   cover with or as if with a cloak
    Cloaked monks
   cloaked monks
   
2. Cover as if with clothing  ( cloak , clothe , drape , robe )
   cover as if with clothing
    The mountain was clothed in tropical trees
   the mountain was clothed in tropical trees
   
3. Hide under a false appearance  ( cloak , dissemble , mask )
   hide under a false appearance
    He masked his disappointment
   He masked his disappointment