noun
plural cloaks
[count] :a piece of clothing that is used as a coat, that has no sleeves, and that is worn over the shoulders and attached at the neck
[singular] :a thing that hides or covers someone or something
verb
cloaks; cloaked; cloaking
[+ obj] literary
to cover (someone or something) - usually used as (be) cloaked
to hide or disguise (something) - usually used as (be) cloaked
usually + in