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Definition of cloak
cloak
/kloʊk/
cloak
Plural:cloaks
•Adjective:cloaked
•Past Simple:cloaked
•Past Participle:cloaked
•Present Participle:cloaking
cloak Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
Something that conceals, covers, or keeps something else a secret.
Example
"The covert intelligence operation was planned under a strict cloak of secrecy."
2
A loose, sleeveless outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, worn over other clothes.
Example
"The traveler pulled his heavy woolen cloak tight against the biting winter wind."
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1
To cover, conceal, or obscure something completely, as if with a cloak.
Example
"Thick morning fog cloaked the valley, completely obscuring the surrounding mountains."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'cloke', borrowed from Old North French 'cloque' (bell or bell-shaped cape), ultimately from Late Latin 'clocca' (bell), referring to the bell-like shape of the garment.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cloak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cloak