camouflage — the hiding or disguising of something by covering it up or changing its appearance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the hiding or disguising of something by covering it up or changing its appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæməflɑːʒ/
Korean meaning: 위장, 위장술
Korean pronunciation: 캐-머-플라쥐 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- The chameleon's natural camouflage makes it invisible to most predators.
- My dad's terrible dancing was just camouflage for his even worse singing.
- She used humor to camouflage her disappointment about not getting the job.
camouflage
NOUN//ˈkæməflɑːʒ//
the hiding or disguising of something by covering it up or changing its appearance
Hidden in plain sight
Remove the camouflage in the garage, time for a well-earned massage
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'camoufler' meaning 'to disguise,' which derives from Italian 'camuflare,' possibly from Arabic 'camouflet' (a smoke puff used to obscure). The word entered English during World War I military usage.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chameleon's natural camouflage makes it invisible to most predators.”
“My dad's terrible dancing was just camouflage for his even worse singing.”
“She used humor to camouflage her disappointment about not getting the job.”
“The spy's camouflage was so good that even his own team couldn't find him during the exercise.”
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