cloak
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3.2
- noun
- /kloʊk/
:
capa
- The prince tossed aside his fur cloak, revealing a body that was young, strong, and well-muscled.
- wear a cloak
- blue cloak
- black cloak
They would have one cloak and it usually was pretty rough.
- They would have one cloak and it usually was pretty rough.
- It's the, the dye that would make the cloaks of the fanciest Greeks.
- I was sewing a wizard cloak, like I was down on that floor.
- But nowadays, I think I'd rather wear a black cloak.
- And I had a couple where it was just on set in this cloak with this sword in this amazing castle that they built.
- You've got that rough cloak, you know, bushy beard.
Examples
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Sitting up and pulling her woolen cloak about her shoulders, she looked around the silent camp.
Fiction book (1992) -
A guy in a black cloak?
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Why is his cloak still in the hall?
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I had business in the village, so he sent along the cloak with me for you.
Fiction book (1991) -
What do you mean, a guy in a red cloak?
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Could you possibly explain how your cloak came to be worn in London?
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Dust stained his fine white cloak and his face, but he did not seem to notice.
Fiction book (1991) -
Marcel broke into a quick trot, then into a dead run, his cloak flying behind him.
Fiction book (1992) -
The mage's companion was clad in a dark cloak that hid his face completely.
Fiction book (1992) -
The actor wore a flowing cloak to keep warm during the outdoor performance.
Synonyms
284
1.3
A long loose piece of clothing worn at ceremonies by judges or graduates
120
1.8
An item of clothing that covers the body
110
1.3
A sleeveless piece of clothing that fastens at the neck and hangs over the shoulders
33
2.3
A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders for warmth or style
22
8.4
A loose cloth worn over the body by men in ancient Rome
8
4.8
A loose piece of clothing like a robe to wear for warmth or modesty
6
8.9
A sleeveless cloak worn over the shoulders in old times
4
5.0
A coat or dress you close by crossing it around your body and tying it
1
8.1
A large formal cape you wear over evening clothes to keep warm
1
9.9
A loose outer garment worn over armor by knights
1
3.3
A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
1
4.1
A long coat with a hood that you pull over your head
An old cloak worn over the shoulders for warmth
A loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes to keep warm
A woman's coat worn outside for warmth or style
Compounds
How Covering
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cloak comes from an old word clocca meaning 'bell' because early cloaks hung like a bell over the shoulders. So a cloak is a loose outer piece of clothing that hangs down and covers the body.