camouflage

¹cam·ou·flage

noun \ˈka-mə-ˌfläzh, -ˌfläj\

Definition of CAMOUFLAGE

1

: the disguising especially of military equipment or installations with paint, nets, or foliage; also : the disguise so applied

2

a : concealment by means of disguise b : behavior or artifice designed to deceive or hide

— cam·ou·flag·ic \ˌka-mə-ˈflä-zhik, -jik\ adjective

Examples of CAMOUFLAGE

1. The army tanks were painted green and brown for camouflage.
2. The rabbit's white fur acts as a camouflage in the snow.
3. Rabbits use their white fur as camouflage in the snow.
4. Her so-called charity work was a camouflage for her own self-interest.
5. His tough attitude served as camouflage.

Origin of CAMOUFLAGE

French, from camoufler to disguise

First Known Use: 1917

Related to CAMOUFLAGE

Synonyms: disguise, costume, guise

Related Words: domino, mask, veil, visor (also vizor), vizard; costumery, dress, getup, outfit, rig; coloring, cosmetic, makeup, paint

[+]more[-]hide

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

Rhymes with CAMOUFLAGE

Sanandaj