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Becloak

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(transitive, literal, figurative) To cover or surround, as with a cloak..

Example Sentences

Surely — was the cry — more Staff Officers are wanted who are trained to active service in the field, and not so many medal-hunting gentlemen skilled solely in the accomplishments of correcting visiting lists, becloaking ladies, and writing menu-cards.
"You might so becloak yourself that no one would know whom you were," suggested Taro.
" […] Therefore, if the converted won't reconvert, their master, or one so guised, should undertake to play our tune. A touch of truthache essentials, lest sharper drama too soon becloak our stage, and weary our watchers of our play."

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What does becloak mean?

Becloak means (transitive, literal, figurative) To cover or surround, as with a cloak..

What is a synonym for becloak?

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What is the opposite of becloak?

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How do you use becloak in a sentence?

Surely — was the cry — more Staff Officers are wanted who are trained to active service in the field, and not so many medal-hunting gentlemen skilled solely in the accomplishments of correcting visiting lists, becloaking ladies, and writing menu-cards.

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