Camouflage

/ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The disguise or concealment of people, animals, or objects to make them blend in with their surroundings.

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

A pattern or coloring designed to blend in with the environment.

The jacket was covered in a green and brown camouflage pattern.

verb

To conceal or disguise something by making it appear similar to its surroundings.

The animal can camouflage itself by changing its color.

To hide or obscure something from view.

They camouflaged the entrance to their base with branches and leaves.

French, from camoufler, meaning 'to disguise' or 'to conceal.'

in plain sight

Visible or obvious but concealed by other means.

to blend in

To seem to be part of the environment or surroundings.

under the radar

To avoid detection or attention.

disguise

To change the appearance or nature of something to conceal its identity.

sneak

To move quietly and secretly.

stealth

The act of avoiding detection or being noticed.

To hide or disguise oneself creatively.

He managed to camouflage himself in the crowd.

Using deception to avoid scrutiny.

She camouflaged her true intentions during the meeting.