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VEIL

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Veil.

How to pronounce veil:

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Veil - as a noun

A garment that covers the head and face

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
head covering
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
garment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
velum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant partplant structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caulembryonic membrane

A vestment worn by a priest at high mass in the roman catholic church; a silk shawl

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
humeral veil

Veil - as a verb

To obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil

Example: "Women in afghanistan veil their faces"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unveil

Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

Example: "A hidden message"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blot outhideobliterateobscure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She wore a beautiful lace veil on her wedding day."
"The bride's face was hidden behind a sheer veil."
"The magician pulled a rabbit out from under the velvet veil."
"The woman's eyes were hidden behind a veil of sadness."
"The mysterious stranger wore a black veil that covered their entire face."
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Word Game Points

Is VEIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, veil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VEIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is VEIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, veil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VEIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is VEIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, veil is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VEIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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