cloak

  1. Noun.  A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
  2. Noun.  A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
  3. Noun.  (internet) A text replacement for an IRC user's hostname or IP address, making the user less identifiable.
  4. Verb.  To cover as with a cloak.
  5. Verb.  (science fiction) To render invisible via futuristic technology.

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