Veiling
['veɪlɪŋ] or ['velɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Veil
(n.) A veil; a thin covering; also, material for making veils.
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Examples
- Against the dark draperies veiling the archway the slender figure of the handsome Greek stood out in bold relief. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The actual world at their feet was veiling itself in dimness, and across the valley a clear moon rose in the denser blue. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- In his own mind there was only a lazy sense of pleasure, veiling the sharp edges of sensation as the September haze veiled the scene at their feet. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- This sentiment passed rapidly through William's mind as he was holding Amelia's hand, whilst the handkerchief was veiling her eyes. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
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