Antonyms for cloak
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : klohk |
| Phonetic Transcription : kloÊŠk |
Definition of cloak
Origin :- late 13c., "long, loose outer garment," from Old North French cloque (Old French cloche, cloke) "travelling cloak," from Medieval Latin clocca "travelers' cape," literally "a bell," so called from the garment's bell-like shape (the word is thus a doublet of clock (n.1)). An article of everyday wear in England through 16c., somewhat revived 19c. as a fashion garment. Cloak-and-dagger (adj.) attested from 1848, said to be ultimately translating French de cape et d'épée, suggestive of stealthy violence and intrigue.
- Other "cloak and dagger pieces," as Bouterwek tells us the Spaniards call their intriguing comedies, might be tried advantageously in the night, .... ["Levana; or the Doctrine of Education," English translation, London, 1848]
- noun cover; coat
- verb disguise
- She went to put on her hat and cloak, and presently they were in the street.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- When that was done she made a bundle of her cloak and shawl, and lay down in her clothes.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- The colonel threw his cloak about his shoulders, and hastened down to the carpenter's.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- With that I raised my cloak so as to let him see for himself, turning my body round before him.
- Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
- Then I rose, and detaching the silver ornament from my cloak, presented it to him.
- Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
- Why had he stooped to pick up the cloak if they were not following—if he had not been afraid of losing it?
- Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
- Throwing my cloak down, I placed the girl on it and briefly related what had happened.
- Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
- When you are free of your cloak, Tony Cross, dismount and let us embrace.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- Thereat the Jew drew his cloak around him, and quickened his pace.
- Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- A waiter brought the girl's cloak and put it in Kirkwood's hands.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
Synonyms for cloak
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