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to shroud
01
täcka, inbädda
to cover something in a protective or concealing manner
Transitive: to shroud sth
Example
The funeral director had to shroud the casket with a ceremonial cloth during the service.
The magician carefully shrouded the object with a silk handkerchief before making it disappear.
Before the big reveal, they decided to shroud the artwork in a cloth for added suspense.
02
täcka, omsluta
to cover or envelop the deceased individual with a cloth, typically as part of funeral rites
Transitive: to shroud a dead body
Example
The family members solemnly shrouded their loved one 's body in a white linen shroud before the burial ceremony.
The funeral director carefully shrouded the body in a traditional burial shroud before placing it in the casket.
As per religious traditions, the priest shrouded the deceased in a ceremonial cloth before the final rites.
03
dölja, omsluta
to conceal or obscure something from view, as if enveloping it in a shroud
Transitive: to shroud sth in sth
Example
His mysterious past shrouded him in an aura of intrigue and suspicion.
The company 's financial dealings were shrouded in secrecy, raising questions about its transparency.
The artist 's intentions were shrouded in ambiguity, leaving viewers to interpret the meaning of his work.
Shroud
01
likklädsel , svepning
a piece of fabric used to wrap a deceased person's body for burial or cremation
Example
The body was prepared for burial, wrapped in a simple linen shroud according to ancient customs.
The archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved mummy still encased in its burial shroud within the tomb.
The ancient Egyptian pharaohs were often buried in elaborate tombs, wrapped in luxurious linen shrouds adorned with intricate hieroglyphs and symbols.
02
rep, lina
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
03
upphängningslina, parachute lina
a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
Exempel
The funeral director had to shroud the casket with a ceremonial cloth during the service.
The magician carefully shrouded the object with a silk handkerchief before making it disappear.
Before the big reveal, they decided to shroud the artwork in a cloth for added suspense.
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