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kamouflage — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • camouflage noun A disguise or covering used to blend into surroundings and avoid being noticed.

Senses

kamouflage is used for these senses in English:

  • 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 (textiles) A pattern on clothing consisting of irregularly shaped patches that are either greenish/brownish, brownish/whitish, or bluish/whitish, as used by ground combat forces.
  • camouflage (biology) The resemblance of an organism to its surroundings for avoiding detection.

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.

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