Meaning & use
veil
A piece of fine fabric worn to cover or partly conceal the face or head.
See it in a sentence
The bride lifted her veil for the ceremonial first kiss.
A thin veil of mist hung over the valley at sunrise.
A note on using this word
Figuratively, 'veil' can mean something that hides or disguises the truth, as in 'a veil of secrecy'.
Words with a similar meaning
coveringshroud
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To disguise, conceal, or partly hide something, such as an emotion or intention.
He veiled his disappointment behind a polite, forced smile.
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