English noun: camouflage | |||
| 1. | camouflage (attribute) an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something | ||
| Samples | The theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories. | ||
| Synonyms | disguise | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | color, colour, gloss, semblance | ||
| 2. | camouflage (artifact) fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background | ||
| Synonyms | camo | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||
| 3. | camouflage (artifact) device or stratagem for concealment or deceit | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | concealment, cover, covert, screen | ||
| 4. | camouflage (act) the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance | ||
| Samples | He is a master of disguise. | ||
| Synonyms | disguise | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | concealing, concealment, hiding | ||
English verb: camouflage | |||
| 1. | camouflage (perception) disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something | ||
| Samples | The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory. | ||
| Examples | They camouflage , They camouflage themselves | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | disguise, mask | ||