veil

//veɪl//
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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.

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