cloak-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: anything which functions as a concealment

Commentary: CLOAK[+relation][+function][+concealment][+strategy/+conduct/+situation]
NOTE: a figurative extension of Sense 2

Examples:
The proceedings were conducted under a cloak of secrecy.
The paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines under the cloak of darkness.
Illicit business was being conducted under a cloak of respectability.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a loose outer garment

Commentary: CLOAK[+garment][+outer][+loose][-sleeve]

Examples:
Little Red Riding Hood wore a cloak with a hood on it.
The gentleman threw his cloak onto the muddy road for the lady to tread upon.
The charioteers wore royal blue cloaks and plumed helmets.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: none of the above

Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)

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