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to shroud
01
to cover something in a protective or concealing manner
Transitive: to shroud sth
Examples
Before the big reveal, they decided to shroud the artwork in a cloth for added suspense.
The magician carefully shrouded the object with a silk handkerchief before making it disappear.
02
to cover or envelop the deceased individual with a cloth, typically as part of funeral rites
Transitive: to shroud a dead body
Examples
The family members solemnly shrouded their loved one's body in a white linen shroud before the burial ceremony.
In some cultures, it is customary to shroud the deceased in a simple cloth as a sign of humility and respect.
03
to conceal or obscure something from view, as if enveloping it in a shroud
Transitive: to shroud sth in sth
Examples
His mysterious past shrouded him in an aura of intrigue and suspicion.
The secrecy surrounding the project shrouded it in speculation and rumors.
Shroud
01
a piece of fabric used to wrap a deceased person's body for burial or cremation
Examples
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.
02
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
03
a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
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