Pall
01
a hanging piece of cloth used as a covering or screen, especially for a window or doorway
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Heavy palls blocked the sunlight from entering the old room.
02
a cloth used to cover a coffin or the body of a deceased person
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The coffin was covered with a black pall during the funeral.
03
a heavy, gloomy, or oppressive atmosphere
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A pall of silence fell over the crowd after the announcement.
to pall
01
to lose attractiveness, freshness, or ability to excite
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The novelty of city life soon palled on him.
02
to envelop in gloom, silence, or obscurity
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A thick fog palled the harbor, muting all color and sound.
03
to make something dull, flat, or less lively
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The endless repetition palls the excitement of the performance.
04
to cover with a cloth used to cover a coffin
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The coffin was palled with a flag during the ceremony.
05
to make someone lose courage or confidence
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The failure did not pall his determination to try again.
