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cloak in Dutch

cloak in Dutch is cape, mantel, dekmantel — cloak means a long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.

cloak in Dutch

cape
noun
mantel
noun
dekmantel
noun
A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
verhullen
verb
(transitive) To cover as with or like a cloak.

What does "cloak" mean?

  1. noun A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
    "She wrapped her cloak tightly against the cold night air."
  2. noun Something that hides or disguises the truth.
    "The charity was a cloak for his tax evasion scheme."
  3. verb To cover, hide, or disguise something.
    "The scandal was cloaked in secrecy for years before it broke."
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cloak in a sentence

  • She wrapped her cloak tightly against the cold night air.
  • The charity was a cloak for his tax evasion scheme.
  • The scandal was cloaked in secrecy for years before it broke.

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What is "cloak" in Dutch?

"cloak" in Dutch is cape, mantel, dekmantel. cloak means: A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.

How do you use "cloak" in a sentence?

Example: "She wrapped her cloak tightly against the cold night air." In Dutch, "cloak" is cape, mantel, dekmantel.

Are there other ways to say "cloak" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "cloak": cape, mantel, dekmantel, verhullen.

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