Camouflage
Pronunciation: /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/
Camouflage (noun)
- a way of hiding by making something look like its surroundings.
- clothing or materials used by soldiers to blend in with the environment.
- an action or thing that hides the true nature of something.
Examples
- The chameleon uses its skin as camouflage.
- Some insects have natural camouflage to avoid predators.
Common collocations: natural camouflage, blend into surroundings, camouflage netting, wear camouflage, emotional camouflage
Camouflage (verb)
- to hide something by making it look like its surroundings.
Examples
- The lizard can camouflage itself among the leaves.
- Animals often camouflage to escape predators.