shroud

/ʃɹˈa‍ʊd/

/ˈʃɹaʊd/

to shroud

MAIN VERB

cover as if with a shroud

synonyms : cover

wrap in a shroud

form a cover like a shroud

Shroud

burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

synonyms : cerement

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

synonyms : mainsheet

a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute

Examples

1. My grandfather often warned that shrouds have no pockets, encouraging me to spend wisely and value experiences over possessions.

2. Its isolation, and the inaccessibility of its jungles shrouded the island in mystery.

3. Its isolation, and the inaccessibility of its jungles shrouded the island in mystery.

4. A powerful explosion shrouded the battleship in fire and smoke.