veil
veil
veɪl
veil
/vˈe‍ɪl/

Definition und Bedeutung von „veil“ im Englischen

to veil
01

verschleiern, verbergen

to conceal or obscure something, as if with a covering
Transitive: to veil sth
to veil definition and meaning
Beispiele
She carefully veiled the bouquet with a sheer cloth for presentation.
Sie verhüllte das Bouquet sorgfältig mit einem durchsichtigen Tuch für die Präsentation.
02

verschleiern, verbergen

to cover or conceal something so that it is not easily seen or recognized
Transitive: to veil sth
Beispiele
The mist veiled the mountains, creating a hauntingly beautiful scene.
Der Nebel verhüllte die Berge und schuf eine gespenstisch schöne Szene.
01

Schleier, Brautschleier

a piece of fabric worn by brides that covers the head and face or drapes over the back, often made of lace or other delicate materials
veil definition and meaning
Beispiele
Tradition dictates that the groom lifts the bride 's veil before kissing her after exchanging vows.
Die Tradition schreibt vor, dass der Bräutigam den Schleier der Braut hebt, bevor er sie nach dem Austausch der Gelübde küsst.
02

Schleier, Tuch

a piece of fabric worn over the head and often the face by women to conceal or protect their face
Beispiele
The veil protected her from the harsh desert winds during her travels.
Der Schleier schützte sie vor den harten Wüstenwinden während ihrer Reisen.
03

a ceremonial or formal garment, often a silk shawl, worn by clergy or for special occasions

Beispiele
She wore a silk veil as part of the traditional costume.
04

the inner embryonic membrane in higher vertebrates, often covering the head at birth

Beispiele
Reptiles sometimes retain the veil until fully hatched.
05

a thin membranous layer covering the immature fruiting body of some mushrooms

Beispiele
Some veils leave remnants on the stem after breaking.
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