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to camouflage
01
to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected
Transitive: to camouflage oneself
Intransitive
Examples
The lizard camouflages itself by changing its skin color.
Soldiers camouflaged their vehicles to avoid enemy detection.
Camouflage
01
the action of hiding the identity or presence of something by altering its appearance
Examples
Soldiers used camouflage to blend into the forest during the exercise.
The military vehicle relied on camouflage nets to avoid aerial detection.
02
a method, device, or strategy used to hide something or mislead others
Examples
The decoy tanks were a clever camouflage to mislead the enemy.
He used a fake resume as camouflage to get the job interview.
03
fabric dyed with irregular patches of green, brown, black, and tan, designed to make the wearer blend into natural surroundings
Examples
The soldier 's jacket was made of camouflage to match the forest floor.
Hunters prefer camouflage pants to avoid detection by wildlife.
04
an appearance or display that hides the true nature of something
Examples
His cheerful demeanor was just a camouflage for his anxiety.
The building 's ornate exterior was camouflage for its poor structural quality.
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