cloaking
intermediateB2/ˈkloʊ.kɪŋ/ · cloak-ing
The action of hiding something by covering it or concealing its presence.
Meanings
The action of hiding something by covering it or concealing its presence.
کسی چیز کو ڈھانپ کر یا چھپا کر غائب کرنے کی عمل۔
پوشیدہ
poshida
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- cloaking device
- information cloaking
- cloaking in literature
Example Sentences
The magician used cloaking to make the rabbit disappear.
جادوگر نے خرگوش کو غائب کرنے کے لئے پوشیدہ کی تکنیک کا استعمال کیا۔
Jadugar ne khargosh ko ghayab karne ke liye poshida ki technique ka istemal kiya.
In literature, cloaking can serve as a metaphor for hidden truths.
ادب میں، پوشیدہ چھپے ہوئے حقائق کے لیے استعارہ بن سکتا ہے۔
Adab mein, poshida chhupe hue haqaiq ke liye istaraah ban sakta hai.
The cloaking of sensitive information is crucial for security.
حساس معلومات کی پوشیدہ کرنا سیکیورٹی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Haasas maloomat ki poshida karna security ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a cloak covering a secret.
Visualize a magician pulling a cloak to hide a rabbit.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ پوچھو کہ کیا پوشیدہ ہے دلی میں، سب کو دکھائی دے رہی ہے زباں کی شمع بھی
Na poocho ke kya poshida hai dili mein, sab ko dikhai de rahi hai zaban ki chamak bhi.
Do not ask what is hidden in my heart, everyone can see the gleam of my tongue.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی داستاں، لوں لوں پر
Chor ki dastan, loon loon par.
The thief's story lies open for all to see.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "cloque" — to cover or conceal
First known use: 15th century
The term 'cloaking' evolved from the medieval practice of covering or hiding something, deriving its meaning from the Old French word for 'cloak.' It has been used in various contexts ranging from fashion to technology.