camouflage
/ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/
Meanings
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Noun
The act of disguising or concealing the appearance of something or someone, typically to make it harder to be seen, detected, or identified.
- "The hunter wore camouflage to blend in with the forest."
- "The military uses camouflage to hide their bases from enemy planes."
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Noun
A protective covering, typically made of natural materials, worn by soldiers in the field to conceal their presence from the enemy.
- "The soldiers put on their camouflage before setting up camp."
- "The camouflage netting helped to hide the helicopter from view."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with camouflagedodge , pledge , bridge , gauge , bargain
Variants
List of all variants of camouflage that leads to same resultcamouflage , camouflages , camouflagic , camouflageable , camouflaged , camouflaging
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).camouflages, camouflaged, camouflaging
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the French word 'camoufler', meaning 'to disguise' or 'to hide'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Camouflage is not just used by military forces, it is also used by hunters, fishermen, and even gardeners to hide their presence from animals.
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During World War II, the British military used 'Dazzle Camouflage' on their ships to make it difficult for the enemy to accurately estimate their size and speed.
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The first recorded use of camouflage in warfare was during the Roman Empire, when soldiers wore animal skins to blend in with the forest during battles.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Camouflage netting: A type of netting used to cover military vehicles and installations to hide their presence from enemy forces.
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Digital camouflage: The use of computer-generated images and patterns to conceal the presence of military units or installations from satellite imagery.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Camouflage has been used extensively in military history, with early examples dating back to ancient Rome and China. It has also become a popular fashion trend and can be found in various forms of art and literature.
How to Memorize "camouflage"
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visualize
- Imagine a soldier in the forest, wearing a green camouflage uniform, blending in with the trees and bushes.
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associate
- Think of the word 'hide-and-seek' and how camouflage helps you blend in with your surroundings to avoid being seen.
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mnemonics
- Remember the acronym C-A-M-O-U-F-L-A-G-E: Cover-All-Myself-Outside-Unseen-From-Lurking-Adversaries-Gathering-Everywhere.
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