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noun
The act of covering with a veil.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Material for making veils.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
present participle and gerund of veil
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: gauze, netting
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork
Narrower terms: cheesecloth, gossamer
History
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Across languages
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