Veiling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Veiling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of veil.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of veil.
More Meanings
- The act of covering with a veil.
- Material for making veils.
Example Sentences
clad in heavy black veiling and fairly dripping in widow's weeds
[…] there are several examples of forced veilings of noblewomen and queens from the early Middle Ages.
Ms. Amini’s alleged crime was “improperly” wearing hijab, violating Iran’s law requiring mandatory veiling.
Word Forms
- veilings
Synonyms for veiling
Depending on context, synonyms include gauze, netting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gauze, netting, velation, unveiling, obvelation, investiture.
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