veil

US /veɪl/
UK /veɪl/
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a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face

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The bride wore a long white veil.
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She pulled her veil over her face to hide her tears.
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coveringmaskscreenshroud
2.

something that covers or conceals something else

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A veil of mist covered the mountains.
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He spoke under a veil of secrecy.
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curtainscreencloakdisguise
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cover with a veil

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She veiled her face before entering the mosque.
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The fog veiled the entire city.
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coverconcealhidemaskshroud