Camouflage
/ˈkæməflɑːʒ/noun
A way of hiding something by making it look like the things around it.
The army wore green and brown camouflage to blend in with the forest.
Often appears as...
- wear camouflage
- camouflage pattern
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Military Associations
Camouflage is often linked with military operations to avoid detection.
The new tanks were covered in camouflage to evade enemy surveillance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Visual
Camouflage can also refer to sound and smell that blend in with surroundings.
The engines were modified to add acoustic camouflage and run silently.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural World
Animals also use camouflage naturally to avoid predators or to hunt.
The chameleon changed its skin color for camouflage among the leaves.
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