Veiling

Word VEILING
Character 7
Hyphenation veil ing
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Veiling"

What do we mean by veiling?

A veil. noun

Sheer material, such as gauze or fine lace, used for veils. noun

The act of concealing with a veil. noun

A veil; a thin covering. noun

Material for making veils: as, nun's-veiling; silk veiling. noun

A veil; a thin covering; also, material for making veils. noun

Present participle of veil. verb

A net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave noun

To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.

To conceal as with a veil.

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The word "veiling" in example sentences

The sun is extremely strong here, so we are thinking that a thin veiling of net might be advisable in the midday sun, to keep the blossoms and fruit from drying up, the skins thickening, blossom-end rot, etc. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Beneath this notion of the pact and therefore of adequation, the notion of veiling/unveiling attunes the entire Seminar to the Heideggerian discourse on the truth. ❋ Enowning (2009)

They dont even SEE the young ladies and they know there is something worth chasing, just because they saw the "veiling" or the protection of those tinted windows. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The major alterations to Islam that get mentioned are the elimination of polygyny and any kind of veiling for women, as well as a few other relaxations. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Narayan believes that bargainers with patriarchy, such as veiling women, are autonomous because, despite their choices being constrained by patriarchy, they can make genuine, reflective choices within these constraints. ❋ Superson, Anita (2009)

In the Sufi take on the creation story, Source is described as 'veiling' itself, in order to create the physical world. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Or maybe I should say "veiling" instead of canvas -- or something still lighter and airier. ❋ Frederick Philip Grove (N/A)

And when they couldn't understand, they maligned the ideas they found unfamiliar, such as veiling of women like Aisha. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Iran defines "veiling" as the wearing of hijab, a loose-fitting, ankle-length, dark-colored garment that covers the hair and body, leaving only the face exposed. ❋ Unknown (2008)

You should have known that our baked, brined, and deep-fried masala turkeys were simply veiling our nefarious, anti-American plots to replace McDonald's arches with minarets and convert the White House to the United Colors of Benetton House. ❋ Wajahat Ali (2011)

However, following Ayatollah Khomeini's triumph, veiling was made mandatory with strict punishments meted out to those who failed to adhere to the standards laid out by the nascent government. ❋ Shayan Ghajar (2010)

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