nounπShareSomething 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."The bride wore a beautiful white veil that covered her face as she walked down the aisle. "materialappearanceculturereligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense."The company's claim of being eco-friendly was just a veil for their polluting practices. "appearancematerialcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe calyptra of mosses."The tiny moss plants were covered by a delicate veil. "plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA membrane connecting the margin of the pileus of a mushroom with the stalk; a velum."The young mushroom had a thin, cobweb-like veil connecting its cap to its stalk, which would eventually break as the mushroom matured. "biologyorganismpartplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)"The bride wore a beautiful white veil over her head. "wearappearancematerialcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVelum (A circular membrane round the cap of medusa)"The jellyfish's veil was translucent, allowing the scientist to see the internal structures clearly. "biologyanatomyorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin layer of tissue which is attached to or covers a mushroom."The mushroom had a delicate veil covering its young cap. "biologyorganismplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn obscuration of the clearness of the tones in pronunciation."The singer's cold had a veil over her voice, making her high notes sound muffled. "phoneticslanguagesoundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress in, or decorate with, a veil."She will veil her face with lace for the wedding ceremony. "appearancewearstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal as with a veil."The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly."appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
