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UK
/kˈæməflˌɑːʒ/
]
[ US /ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/ ]
[ US /ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/ ]
NOUN
- device or stratagem for concealment or deceit
- 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
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the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
he is a master of disguise -
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories
VERB
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disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory
How To Use camouflage In A Sentence
- The lizard's light brown skin acts as camouflage in the desert sand.
- At any rate, she rolled up the cuffs of her camouflage cargo pants a few times so she didn't trip if today's class required running.
- Wildlife Watching Supplies stock a wide range of materials, olive green or camouflage pattern, lightweight, medium and heavy weight, showerproofed polycotton and waterproof nylon.
- After the merciful demise of her husband in 1842 her activities became less camouflaged and in the 1850s she was involving herself in the serf problem.
- The lizard's light brown skin acts as camouflage in the desert sand.
- Back in the mists of time, power dressing was a thing for women who had to appear more masculine to be taken seriously, like stealth camouflage. Times, Sunday Times
- Bitterns are virtually invisible as their plumage provides perfect camouflage.
- As for the continuity goofs (of which there are many) - they probably would have been more obvious if the stupidity of the story hadn't camouflaged them so effectively.
- They're complete masters of camouflage and deception.
- Britain's only indigenous hare, the animals grow a white coat in winter to improve their camouflage in the snow. Times, Sunday Times