# veiling

Pronunciation: say "VAYL-ing" /ˈveɪlɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of veil. — present participle and gerund of veil
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of veil. Use it after "is" or "are", or as the name of the action.
   - _A thin haze was veiling the city skyline at dawn._
   - _Critics accused the agency of veiling its decisions in jargon._

## Noun

2. The act of covering someone or something with a veil.
   - Simple: Covering someone or something with a veil.
   - _The novice's veiling marked her formal entry into the convent._
   - _Laws that make veiling compulsory for women have drawn large protests._
3. Fabric or other material used for making veils.
   - Simple: Cloth that is used to make veils.
   - _The milliner stitched a band of dotted veiling to the brim of the hat._
   - _The bridal shop stocks veilings in tulle, silk and lace._

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