cloak vs pave

cloak

verb
  • To cover as with a cloak. 

  • To cover up, hide or conceal. 

  • To render or become invisible via futuristic technology. 

noun
  • A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood. 

  • That which conceals; a disguise or pretext. 

  • A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical. 

  • A text replacement for an IRC user's hostname or IP address, making the user less identifiable. 

pave

verb
  • To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel. 

  • To cover something with paving slabs. 

  • To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth. 

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