shroud in German
shroud in German is Leichentuch, Grabtuch, Want — shroud means a cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.
shroud in German
Leichentuch
Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.
Grabtuch
Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.
Want
(nautical) One of a set of ropes or cables (rigging) attaching a mast to the sides of a vessel or to another anchor point, serving to support the mast sideways; such rigging collectively.
What does "shroud" mean?
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noun A cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.
"The body was wrapped in a simple white shroud."
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noun Something that covers or conceals, often figuratively.
"A shroud of secrecy surrounded the negotiations."
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verb To cover, hide, or envelop something.
"Fog shrouded the harbor all morning."
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shroud in a sentence
- The body was wrapped in a simple white shroud.
- A shroud of secrecy surrounded the negotiations.
- Fog shrouded the harbor all morning.
- The details of the deal remain shrouded in mystery.
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What is "shroud" in German?
"shroud" in German is Leichentuch, Grabtuch, Want. shroud means: A cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.
How do you use "shroud" in a sentence?
Example: "The body was wrapped in a simple white shroud." In German, "shroud" is Leichentuch, Grabtuch, Want.
Are there other ways to say "shroud" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "shroud": Leichentuch, Grabtuch, Want.
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