Definitions

1. verb

to cover or clothe with a thin layer of something, such as dust or a fine powder

“The delicate flowers were velated with a thin layer of pollen.”

2. verb

to conceal or disguise something

“The politician tried to velate the true intentions behind the new law.”

3. noun

a thin layer of something, such as dust or a fine powder, that covers a surface

“The velate of dust on the furniture was noticeable after the move.”