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to camouflage
01
to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding
Transitive: to camouflage oneself
Intransitive
Camouflage
01
the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
02
device or stratagem for concealment or deceit
03
fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background
04
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
camouflage
v
camouflaged
adj
camouflaged
adj
Example
Certain species of fish can camouflage themselves by adjusting their skin coloration to match the ocean floor, providing protection from predators.
The stick insect resembles a twig, allowing it to camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators.
The moth's wings are patterned to resemble tree bark, allowing it to camouflage against tree trunks and evade predators.
The chameleon can camouflage itself by changing its skin color to match its surroundings, making it nearly invisible to predators.
The zebra's stripy coat helps it camouflage in the grasslands.
