täckmantel — meaning in English

English meaning

• cloak noun A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
• cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.

Senses

täckmantel is used for these senses in English:

• cloak A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
• cover (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.

cloak — full definition

1. noun A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
2. noun Something that hides or disguises the truth.
3. verb To cover, hide, or disguise something.

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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