veil
//veɪl//
Noun
veilSingular
veilsPlural
1
A piece of fine fabric worn by women to protect or conceal the face.
The bride wore a beautiful white veil over her face.
2
Something that conceals, separates, or screens like a curtain.
A veil of mist covered the mountain.
3
A piece of cloth forming part of a nun's headdress, resting on the head and shoulders.
The nun adjusted her veil before entering the chapel.
Verb
veilInfinitive
veilPresent tense
veiledPast tense
veiledPast participle
veilingPresent participle
veilsThird-person singular
1
To cover or conceal with or as if with a veil.
The fog veiled the mountains in the distance.
2
To disguise or obscure something.
She veiled her true intentions behind a friendly smile.