veil
/veɪl/Definitions
1. noun
a covering for the face, typically worn by women at a wedding or a funeral, often made of lace or veil material
“The bride wore a beautiful white veil over her wedding dress.”
2. verb
to cover or hide something or someone with a veil
“The artist veiled the model’s face to protect her identity.”
3. verb
to conceal or keep secret
“The government veiled the true reasons behind the economic crisis.”
4. noun
a thin layer or covering of something, especially a cloud or a mist
“The veil of fog obscured the view of the city.”
5. noun
a state of obscurity or concealment
“The veil of secrecy surrounded the company’s financial dealings.”