smokescreen in German
smokescreen in German is Deckmantel, Nebelschleier, Nebelvorhand — smokescreen means a cloud of smoke used to hide troops or movement.
smokescreen in German
Deckmantel
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Nebelschleier
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Nebelvorhand
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Nebelwand
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Rauchvorhang
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Ablenkung
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Ablenkungsmanöver
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Deckmantel
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Tarnmanöver
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Vernebelung
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Vorwand
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
What does "smokescreen" mean?
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noun A cloud of smoke used to hide troops or movement.
"The soldiers advanced behind a smokescreen."
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noun Something used to distract from or conceal the truth.
"It was all very plausible and, as he poured out his smokescreen of words, I became fidgety for fear Fallon would be too direct with him."
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smokescreen in a sentence
- The soldiers advanced behind a smokescreen.
- It was all very plausible and, as he poured out his smokescreen of words, I became fidgety for fear Fallon would be too direct with him.
- All that talk is just a smokescreen to disguise the fact that he has nothing to say.
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What is "smokescreen" in German?
"smokescreen" in German is Deckmantel, Nebelschleier, Nebelvorhand. smokescreen means: A cloud of smoke used to hide troops or movement.
How do you use "smokescreen" in a sentence?
Example: "The soldiers advanced behind a smokescreen." In German, "smokescreen" is Deckmantel, Nebelschleier, Nebelvorhand.
Are there other ways to say "smokescreen" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "smokescreen": Deckmantel, Nebelschleier, Nebelvorhand, Nebelwand, Rauchvorhang, Ablenkung.
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