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veiling

American  
[vey-ling] / ˈveɪ lɪŋ /

noun

  1. an act of covering with or as if with a veil.

  2. a veil.

  3. a thin net for veils.


veiling British  
/ ˈveɪlɪŋ /

noun

  1. a veil or the fabric used for veils

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of veiling

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; veil, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The fabled front was always understood to be window dressing veiling frustrations, squelched desires, and other malignancies.

From Salon

It’s hard to keep your eyes focused on the road as you behold a gauzy mist swirling around the mountains, veiling deep gorges, wide fjords, occasional turf-roofed dwellings and waterfalls.

From New York Times

She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a ribbon bow.

From Washington Times

She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a Petersham ribbon bow.

From Seattle Times

"We don't have that luxury of just making a phone call and having water show up," he said, not veiling his contempt for the Lower Basin states' reliance on lakes Mead and Powell.

From Salon