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Tuesday, August 25
camouflage n., v.

Definition: 1. a. the act or technique of disguising elements of a military installation so as not to be detectable, esp. by enemy aircraft. b. the constructing of decoy objects that from a distance give the appearance of a military installation. 2. concealment by some means that alters or obscures the appearance. 3. a device or stratagem used for concealment. 4. clothing made of fabric with a mottled design, usu. green and brown, like that of military camouflage materials.

Example: The hunters must camouflage themselves so that the animals will not recognize them.

Synonyms: cover, disguise


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