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Tarnung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • camouflage noun A disguise or covering used to blend into surroundings and avoid being noticed.
  • cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
  • disguise noun Clothing, makeup, or other means used to hide one's identity or look like someone else.

Senses

Tarnung is used for these senses in English:

  • camouflage A disguise or covering up.
  • camouflage (military) The use of natural or artificial material on personnel, objects, or tactical positions with the aim of confusing, misleading, or evading the enemy.
  • camouflage (biology) The resemblance of an organism to its surroundings for avoiding detection.
  • cover (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
  • disguise Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.
  • disguise (figuratively) The appearance of something on the outside which masks what’s beneath.

camouflage — full definition

  1. noun A disguise or covering used to blend into surroundings and avoid being noticed.
  2. noun A patterned fabric, typically in green, brown, or grey blotches, worn by soldiers to blend into the environment.
  3. noun The natural colouring or pattern that lets an animal blend into its habitat.
  4. verb To disguise something by changing or covering its appearance.

cover — full definition

  1. verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
  2. verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
  3. verb To be enough money to pay for something.
  4. noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
  5. noun A new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist.

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