Definitie & Betekenis van "veil"

to veil

WERKWOORD

verhullen, verbergen

to conceal or obscure something, as if with a covering

Transitive: to veil sth

Example

A thin curtain was used to veil the room, allowing only dim light to filter through.

The actress skillfully veiled her face with a fan during the dramatic scene.

They veiled the statue for the unveiling ceremony.

bedekken, verhullen

to cover or conceal something so that it is not easily seen or recognized

blot out

conceal

hide

obliterate

obscure

Transitive: to veil sth

Example

Thick clouds veiled the sun, casting shadows across the landscape.

The mist veiled the mountains, creating a hauntingly beautiful scene.

She used makeup to veil her imperfections before the big event.

Veil

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

sluier, voile

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

Example

The bride wore a long, flowing veil that cascaded down her back during the wedding ceremony.

Tradition dictates that the groom lifts the bride 's veil before kissing her after exchanging vows.

Her grandmother 's lace veil, passed down through generations, added a sentimental touch to her wedding attire.

sluier, doek

a piece of fabric worn over the head and often the face by women to conceal or protect their face

What is a "veil"?

A veil is a sheer piece of cloth or netting that is worn by women to cover their faces or head for religious, cultural, or fashion purposes. Veils are typically made from lightweight and delicate materials such as tulle, silk, or lace, and can range in length from a small face veil to a full-length bridal veil that trails behind the bride. They are often worn during weddings, religious ceremonies, or formal events and come in a variety of styles, shapes, and sizes to complement the wearer's outfit. Veils have a long and varied history, and their use can be traced back to ancient cultures, where they were worn as a sign of respect, and modesty, or as a status symbol.

Example

The actress wore a delicate veil at the film premiere, adding a touch of mystery to her look.

The veil protected her from the harsh desert winds during her travels.

She lifted her veil slightly to speak, revealing only her eyes.

sluier, sjaal

a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl

sluier, innerlijke membraan

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

vel, membranen

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