Definition

1. Noun:
   • A net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave: A sheer, often fine, fabric used to cover or drape something, traditionally used for hats or to cover the face.
   • The act of covering or concealing with a veil: The action of obscuring something from view or knowledge.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Fabric):

  • The bride's veiling was made of the finest silk tulle.
  • She bought a yard of black veiling to make a mourning hat.

• Noun (Act of covering):

  • The veiling of the statue before the ceremony added to the sense of mystery.
  • The veiling of the truth by the officials was eventually uncovered.

Advanced Usage

• "Veiling glare" (technical term): In optics, stray light that reduces the contrast in an image.
  • The photographer used a lens hood to reduce veiling glare.

Variants and Related Words

• Veil (n/v): The related item (a piece of fabric) or the action.

  • She wore a long veil. (n)
  • Fog began to veil the mountains. (v)

• Unveiling (n): The act of revealing or removing a veil.

  • The unveiling of the new product is scheduled for next week.

Synonyms

• Gauze: A thin, transparent fabric.
• Netting: An open-mesh fabric.
• Concealment: The action of hiding something.

Related Phrases

• Veiling of the intellect (literary/philosophical): A metaphor for something that obscures understanding or truth.
  • The philosopher spoke of prejudice as a veiling of the intellect.

Noun

1. a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave