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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
noun
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Nebelschleier
noun
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Nebelvorhand
noun
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Nebelwand
noun
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Rauchvorhang
noun
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
Ablenkung
noun
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Ablenkungsmanöver
noun
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Deckmantel
noun
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Tarnmanöver
noun
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Vernebelung
noun
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.
Vorwand
noun
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.

What does "smokescreen" mean?

  1. noun A cloud of smoke used to hide troops or movement.
    "The soldiers advanced behind a smokescreen."
  2. noun Something used to distract from or conceal the truth.
    "His apology was just a smokescreen to avoid real accountability."
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smokescreen in a sentence

  • The soldiers advanced behind a smokescreen.
  • His apology was just a smokescreen to avoid real accountability.

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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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