SMOKESCREEN


Meaning of SMOKESCREEN in English

/ ˈsməʊkskriːn; NAmE ˈsmoʊk-/ noun

1.

something that you do or say in order to hide what you are really doing or intending

2.

a cloud of smoke used to hide soldiers, ships, etc. during a battle

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