Cloak
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cover as with a cloak. To render invisible via futuristic technology.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood. A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical. A text replacement for an IRC user's hostname or IP address, making the user less identifiable.
Example sentence: There is a point at which the law becomes immoral and unethical. That point is reached when it becomes a cloak for the cowardice that dares not stand up against blatant violations of justice.
Mask
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense against injury; to conceal with a mask or visor.To disguise; to cover; to hide.To conceal; also, to intervene in the line of.To cover or keep in check.To take part as a masker in a masquerade - Cavendish.To wear a mask; to be disguised in any way - Shakespeare.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade; hence, a revel; a frolic; a delusive show - Francis BaconA dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters.A grotesque head or face, used to adorn keystones and other prominent parts, to spout water in fountains, and the like; -- called also mascaron.In a permanent fortification, a redoubt which protects the caponiere.A screen for a batteryThe lower lip of the larva of a dragon fly, modified so as to form a prehensile organ.(Puebloan anthropology) The ceremonial objects used in Puebloan kachina cults that resemble Euro-American masks. (The term is objected as an appropriate translation by Puebloan peoples as it emphasizes imitation but ignores power and representational intent.)A pattern of bits used in bitwise operations; bitmask.A two-color (black and white) bitmap generated from an image, used to create transparency in the image.
Example sentence: Life is too short to spend hoping that the perfectly arched eyebrow or hottest new lip shade will mask an ugly heart.