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Pall
01
a hanging piece of cloth used as a covering or screen, especially for a window or doorway
Exemples
The theater used thick velvet palls to darken the stage.
02
drap funéraire, drap mortuaire
a cloth used to cover a coffin or the body of a deceased person
Exemples
Soldiers folded the national flag that had served as the pall.
03
a heavy, gloomy, or oppressive atmosphere
Exemples
The tragedy cast a pall over the entire town.
to pall
01
to lose attractiveness, freshness, or ability to excite
Exemples
The once-exciting show has begun to pall after so many seasons.
02
to envelop in gloom, silence, or obscurity
Exemples
Darkness palls the forest every evening.
03
to make something dull, flat, or less lively
Exemples
The novelty of the game soon palled after a few hours.
04
to cover with a cloth used to cover a coffin
Exemples
They palled the body before lowering it into the grave.
05
to make someone lose courage or confidence
Exemples
The sight of the enemy ranks palled the inexperienced soldiers.
