vt to cover with, or as with, a cloak; hence, to hide or conceal.
2. cloak ·noun that which conceals; a disguise or pretext; an excuse; a fair pretense; a mask; a cover.
3. cloak ·noun a loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. it is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by women.