veiling

[ vey-ling ]

/ ˈveɪ lɪŋ /

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noun

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

a veil.

a thin net for veils.

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Origin of veiling

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at veil, -ing¹

Words nearby veiling

vehicular, V-eight, Veii, veil, veiled, veiling, veilleuse, veiltail goldfish, vein, veining, veinlet

How to use veiling in a sentence

Protests in Iran have been raging on for nearly two weeks because 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the “morality police” after she allegedly failed to comply with the nation’s veiling laws.
Iranians Are Ready For A Different Approach to Religion and Government|Zoha Qamar (Zoha.Qamar@abc.com)|September 30, 2022|FiveThirtyEight
The new “Air” setting on the 18i20 mitigated some of this veiling effect when engaged, adding a bit of presence and life back to particularly wooly instruments.
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 review: Plentiful possibilities|Jay Cabrera|December 7, 2021|Popular-Science
In 2005, the regime launched a “culture of modesty” campaign aimed at enforcing stricter veiling.
Iran's Women's Revolution|Dana Goldstein|June 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Her face was mild and pale; but it was the transparent hue of the virgin flower of spring, clad in her veiling leaves.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter

Richard felt his knees smiting together, and a darkening mist veiling his eyes.
God Wills It!|William Stearns Davis
The snow had begun to fall in large flakes, veiling the melancholy landscape in mist and dimness.
More Tales by Polish Authors|Various
The font, of Norman design, was preserved from mutilation in Puritan times by veiling its beauties beneath a covering of plaster.
The Cornwall Coast|Arthur L. Salmon
"And ten more spear-lengths would have sufficed," said she, veiling her vexation as best she might.
Sarchedon|G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville

British Dictionary definitions for veiling

veiling

/ (ˈveɪlɪŋ) /

noun

a veil or the fabric used for veils

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veiling

Origin of veiling

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British Dictionary definitions for veiling