1 [count] : a piece of clothing that is used as a coat, that has no sleeves, and that is worn over the shoulders and attached at the neck 2 [singular] : a thing that hides or covers someone or something
▪ The soldiers began their attack under (the) cloak of darkness. ▪ Their plans were shrouded in a cloak of secrecy.
▪ The soldiers began their attack under (the) cloak of darkness. ▪ Their plans were shrouded in a cloak of secrecy.





