26984 words

veil

9 definitions • 9 examples
1
a piece of thin material worn by women to cover the face or head:

Examples:

After the ceremony, the bride lifted up her veil to kiss her husband.
The women wore black veils that covered all but their eyes.
2
A Christian woman who takes the veil becomes a nun.
3
A Muslim woman who takes or adopts the veil decides to wear traditional Muslim clothing.
4
a thin covering that hides something or stops you from seeing something clearly:

Examples:

The view over the lake was obscured by a veil of mist that hung in the air.
5
something that prevents you from knowing what is happening:

Examples:

We want to lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds government decisions.
6
to not talk any more about a subject because it could cause trouble or embarrassment:

Examples:

I think we should draw a veil over everything that happened at the party, don't you?
7
to cover something, especially the face or body, with a veil:

Examples:

In some societies, women are expected to be veiled when they go out in public.
8
to hide or cover something so that you cannot see it clearly or understand it:

Examples:

Thick fog veiled the city.
9
a piece of thin material worn to protect or hide the face or head:

Examples:

The bride wore a veil made of French lace.
fig. A veil of secrecy surrounded the appointment of the new college president.

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