camouflage

noun

cam·ou·flage | \ ˈka-mə-ˌfläzh ,

-ˌfläj \

Definition of camouflage

(Entry 1 of 3)

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

2a : concealment by means of disguise The rabbit's white fur acts as camouflage in the snow.

b : behavior or artifice designed to deceive or hide hiding behind a camouflage of righteous indignation

camouflage

verb

camouflaged; camouflaging

Definition of camouflage (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

: to conceal or disguise by camouflage The makeup camouflages blemishes.

intransitive verb

: to practice camouflage

camouflage

adjective

Definition of camouflage (Entry 3 of 3)

: made in colors or patterns typical of camouflage a camouflage jacket

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Other words from camouflage

Noun

camouflagic \ˌka-mə-ˈflä-zhik,

-jik \ adjective

Verb

camouflageable \ˈka-mə-ˌflä-zhə-bəl,

-jə-bəl \ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for camouflage

Synonyms: Noun

costume, disguise, guise

Synonyms: Verb

cloak, disguise, dress up, mask

Antonyms: Verb

unmask

Examples of camouflage in a Sentence

Noun

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

Verb

It was impossible to camouflage the facts. camouflaged the military camp as a native village

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Buhar, who wears camouflage and a scarf around his neck, leads the Shabwani Elite Forces, a homegrown provincial militia that claims to have more than 3,000 fighters. — Sudarsan Raghavan, Washington Post, "U.S. airstrikes are pounding the group in Yemen, yet the militants fight on fiercely," 6 July 2018 But camouflage was the point, especially for Mr. Oepriarto, who hid his leadership of Jamaah Ansharut Daulah from neighbors, childhood friends and business associates. — New York Times, "At the Heart of Indonesia Terror Attacks, a Well-Liked Family," 18 May 2018 Second, why do airmen not on the front line need to wear camouflage? — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The U.S. Air Force Is Borrowing the Army’s Camouflage Uniform," 15 May 2018 She was last seen wearing a Remington hat and camouflage. — Chris Chavez, SI.com, "Reporter Courtney Roland Missing, Last Seen In Houston," 7 Jan. 2018 When she was last seen, Roland was wearing a Remington hat and camouflage, according to ABC 13. — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com, "Police searching for missing Texas journalist," 7 Jan. 2018 Troops in camouflage outfits helped people and pets reach dry land on small military boats. — Yuri Kageyama, USA TODAY, "Dozens dead, more than 90 reported missing as heavy rain hits Japan," 7 July 2018 There were guys in itty-bitty denim shorts, khaki shorts, tailored shorts with suits, checkered shorts, camouflage shorts… the list goes on. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "The 8 Street-Style Trends We Saw Outside the Spring 2019 Menswear Shows in Europe," 28 June 2018 Thousands of people will walk or drive past them and pay $16 each to see and handle all kinds of rifles, shotguns, handguns, tactical knives, and camouflage hunting gear. — Phil Diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Protesters to return with weekend gun show," 13 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Charlie certainly got his hands dirty, camouflaged in mud with a matching mud-hawk. — Emma Tomsich, Detroit Free Press, "Mud Day attracts thousands to play dirty in metro Detroit," 10 July 2018 Don’s characteristic watermelon spots and stripes camouflage young tapirs in their forest habitat in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "For the Fourth, bring out the (San Diego Zoo) babies!," 3 July 2018 The gentle surface of the film camouflages heartbreak and horror. — Ian Mcewan, New York Times, "Review: In ‘On Chesil Beach,’ a Honeymoon Gone Wrong," 16 May 2018 My hair suddenly looked nuts; the line of demarcation had moved further down my scalp, becoming longer and harder to camouflage, and hat season would eventually end. — Jessica Berger Gross, Longreads, "Gone Gray," 10 July 2018 In truth, civility has never been a consistent part of American politics, apart from the kind of fake politeness that camouflaged back-room, back-stabbing acts of strategic viciousness. — Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News, "America misses a political civility it never had," 29 June 2018 To his credit, the immensely winning Mr. Kilgore doesn’t try to sell or camouflage those bits — just puts them out there and gets back to what’s fun about the song. — Laura Collins-hughes, New York Times, "Review: Joyously Rediscovering ‘Songs for a New World’," 28 June 2018 The rigid steel that supports the mountains is artfully camouflaged with limp vines, creating a floating illusion. — Bruce Pecho, chicagotribune.com, "20 things you may not know about Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which turns 20 on Earth Day," 17 Apr. 2018 Godwin said the snake was camouflaged in the middle of the path. — Nathan J. Fish, azcentral, "'Hero' puppy takes on rattlesnake bite, saving owner, during walk," 2 July 2018

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