Meaning of the word shroud in English
What does shroud mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shroud
US /ʃraʊd/
UK /ʃraʊd/
Noun
1.
a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial
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The body was prepared for burial and covered with a white shroud.
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The ancient tomb contained a mummy still wrapped in its original shroud.
2.
something that envelops or obscures something else
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A thick shroud of fog covered the city.
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The scandal remained hidden under a shroud of secrecy.
Verb
1.
wrap or dress (a body) in a shroud for burial
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The family decided to shroud the deceased in a simple white cloth.
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In some cultures, it is customary to shroud the body before cremation.
2.
cover or hide (something) from view
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Mist shrouded the mountain peaks, making them invisible.
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The truth was shrouded in mystery for many years.
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