noun Download 🔗Share Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material. Examples : "The bride wore a beautiful white veil that covered her face as she walked down the aisle. " material appearance culture religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense. Examples : "The company's claim of being eco-friendly was just a veil for their polluting practices. " appearance material culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The calyptra of mosses. Examples : "The tiny moss plants were covered by a delicate veil. " plant biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A membrane connecting the margin of the pileus of a mushroom with the stalk; a velum. Examples : "The young mushroom had a thin, cobweb-like veil connecting its cap to its stalk, which would eventually break as the mushroom matured. " biology organism part plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head) Examples : "The bride wore a beautiful white veil over her head. " wear appearance material culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Velum (A circular membrane round the cap of medusa) Examples : "The jellyfish's veil was translucent, allowing the scientist to see the internal structures clearly. " biology anatomy organism part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thin layer of tissue which is attached to or covers a mushroom. Examples : "The mushroom had a delicate veil covering its young cap. " biology organism plant part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An obscuration of the clearness of the tones in pronunciation. Examples : "The singer's cold had a veil over her voice, making her high notes sound muffled. " phonetics language sound communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To dress in, or decorate with, a veil. Examples : "She will veil her face with lace for the wedding ceremony. " appearance wear style culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To conceal as with a veil. Examples : "The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly." appearance action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading