WordWeb Online

1. An outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
   "the theatrical notion of camouflage is always associated with catastrophe in his stories";
   - disguise
    
2. Fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background
   - camo
    
3. Device or stratagem for concealment or deceit
    
4. The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
   "he is a master of camouflage";
   - disguise

1. Disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
   "The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory"

Derived forms: camouflaging, camouflages, camouflaged

Type of: cloth, color [US], colour [Brit, Cdn], concealing, concealment, cover, covert, disguise, fabric, gloss, hiding, mask, material, screen, semblance, textile

Encyclopedia: Camouflage