CEFR B1

camouflage

noun

Meaning

The disguise or covering that allows an animal or person to blend in with its surroundings, making it difficult to see.

Examples

The leopard's spots provide excellent camouflage in the dappled sunlight of the jungle.
The army uses camouflage netting to hide their vehicles from aerial observation.

Synonyms: disguise, concealment, blending in, mimicry

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camouflage (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkæməflɑːʒ/

Definition

The disguise or covering that allows an animal or person to blend in with its surroundings, making it difficult to see.

Examples

The leopard's spots provide excellent camouflage in the dappled sunlight of the jungle.
The army uses camouflage netting to hide their vehicles from aerial observation.
Many insects have evolved remarkable camouflage to avoid predators.

How to Use camouflage

camouflage oneself (phrasal verb): To disguise oneself by blending in with the surroundings. — "The spy camouflaged himself as a waiter to gain access to the building."
camouflage [something] (prepositional phrase): To hide or disguise an object by covering it. — "They used branches to camouflage the entrance to the cave."

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