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SHROUD Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word shroud. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word shroud. (close relations)
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cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

hide
verbv
noun

• the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

• body covering of a living animal

verb

• prevent from being seen or discovered

• be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety

• cover as if with a shroud

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

blanket
nounn
noun

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• anything that covers

• a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor

adjective satellite

• broad in scope or content

verb

• cover as if with a blanket

• form a blanket-like cover (over)

cloak
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• anything that covers or conceals

• a loose outer garment

verb

• hide under a false appearance

• cover as if with clothing

• cover with or as if with a cloak

conceal
verbv
verb

• prevent from being seen or discovered

• hold back; keep from being perceived by others

mask
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering to disguise or conceal the face

• activity that tries to conceal something

• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

• a protective covering worn over the face

verb

• hide under a false appearance

• put a mask on or cover with a mask

• make unrecognizable

• cover with a sauce

• shield from light

screen
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

• a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

• the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame

• the personnel of the film industry

• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

• partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

verb

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

• examine methodically

• examine in order to test suitability

• project onto a screen for viewing

• prevent from entering

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

veil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a garment that covers the head and face

• a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms

• the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)

• a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl

verb

• to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

wrap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

• a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla

• the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

verb

• arrange or fold as a cover or protection

• arrange or coil around

• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

• crash into so as to coil around

cerement
nounn
noun

• burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

enshroud
verbv
verb

• cover as if with a shroud

mainsheet
nounn
noun

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

pall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden numbing dread

• burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

verb

• become less interesting or attractive

• cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away

• cover with a pall

• cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing

• cause to become flat

• lose sparkle or bouquet

• lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to)

• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

sheet
nounn
noun

• any broad thin expanse or surface

• paper used for writing or printing

• bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs

• (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape

• newspaper with half-size pages

• a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

verb

• come down as if in sheets

• cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping

tack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

• a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

• gear for a horse

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

• sailing a zigzag course

verb

• fasten with tacks

• turn into the wind

• create by putting components or members together

• sew together loosely, with large stitches

• fix to; attach

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

winding-clothes
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

winding-sheet
nounn
noun

• burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

sindon
nounn
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weather sheet
noun

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

Best Hypernyms For SHROUD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shroud, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
line wrap cover enclose enfold envelop enwrap
Phrases (3)
burial garmentspread overwrap up

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