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/
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
The chameleon used its camouflage to disappear among the green leaves.
The tiger's camouflage helped it approach its prey without being noticed.
The soldiers left the garage in camouflage before facing a barrage during the mission.
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🌳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.
Breakdown
French 'camoufler' (to disguise) + English '-age' (noun suffix indicating action or result) = camouflage (the act of disguising or the disguise itself)
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📝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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