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camouflage

/ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/noun, verb3 syllables

Camouflage means: an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something.

Synonyms for camouflage2

noun, as in an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

disguise

noun, as in 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

camo

noun, as in the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance

disguise

What does camouflage mean?5

noun

1

an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something“the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories”

2

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

3

the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance“he is a master of disguise”

4

device or stratagem for concealment or deceit

verb

1

disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something“The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Camouflage in a sentence

  • This species of moth has evolved an ingenious camouflage for blending into its surroundings.darinmex
  • Ziri noticed a deer stand with a camouflage netting around it.Amastan
  • Most of the soldiers were wearing camouflage uniforms.CK
  • Imagine killing someone from the inside and then taking their skin as camouflage. Brutal.DJ_Saidez
  • The animal is highly skilled at camouflage, so it will be difficult to find it.mailohilohi
  • Giraffes spend most of their day in the safety of cover, relying on camouflage to escape their predators.Amastan
  • My racial composition is just a camouflage.nonong
  • Sami was wearing a camouflage jacket.OsoHombre

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of camouflage

as a noun

plural
camouflages

as a verb

past tense
camouflaged
present participle
camouflaging
third-person singular
camouflages
past participle
camouflaged