- the act, means, or result of obscuring things to deceive an enemy, as by painting or screening objects so that they are lost to view in the background, or by making up objects that from a distance have the appearance of fortifications, guns, roads, etc.: Was camouflage used extensively on fighter aircraft during World War I?
- concealment by some means that alters or obscures the appearance: Drab plumage provides the bird with camouflage against predators.
- a device or stratagem used for concealment: His loud laughter is really camouflage for his basic shyness.
- clothing made of fabric with a mottled design, usually in shades of green and brown, as that used in military camouflage: The street vendors are all selling camouflage this week: pants, jackets, T-shirts, even underwear!
- (of fabric or clothing) made with or having a mottled design, as that used in military camouflage: a camouflage T-shirt.
- to disguise by means of camouflage: to camouflage ships by painting them gray.
- to use camouflage: The angel shark camouflages in the sand.
- the exploitation of natural surroundings or artificial aids to conceal or disguise the presence of military units, equipment, etc
- (of fabric or clothing) having a design of irregular patches of dull colours (such as browns and greens), as used in military camouflage
- the means by which animals escape the notice of predators, usually because of a resemblance to their surroundings: includes cryptic and apatetic coloration
- a device or expedient designed to conceal or deceive
- to conceal by camouflage
