Definition of Cloak

  • (n.) A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by women.
  • (n.) That which conceals; a disguise or pretext; an excuse; a fair pretense; a mask; a cover.
  • (v. t.) To cover with, or as with, a cloak; hence, to hide or conceal.

Homophones of Cloak