Cloaker: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
cloaker
[ หkloสkษr ]
general use
A cloaker is someone or something that conceals or disguises. This term can refer to various contexts, including technology, where a cloaking device makes objects invisible. In slang, it may denote a person who hides their true intentions or feelings. Cloakers can also refer to individuals who engage in stealthy behavior to avoid detection.
Synonyms
concealer, detector, disguiser, hider
Examples of usage
- The spy used a cloaker to evade enemy detection.
- Cloakers in the gaming world often utilize stealth to complete missions.
- The magician's trick involved a clever cloaker to amaze the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "cloaker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น camuflador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเคพเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Tarnung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyamar
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะผะฐัะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kamuflaลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใ่
๐ซ๐ท camoufleur
๐ช๐ธ camuflador
๐น๐ท kamuflajcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ์ฅ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ maskovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ maskรฉr
๐จ๐ณ ้่บซ่
๐ธ๐ฎ maskirnik
๐ฎ๐ธ feluleikari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizlษdici
๐ฒ๐ฝ camuflador
Etymology
The word 'cloaker' originates from the Middle English word 'cloke', meaning a cloak or covering. The use of 'cloak' relates to the Old North French 'cloque' which itself comes from the Latin word 'clocca', meaning bell (in the sense of something hanging down). Initially, cloaks were garments worn for warmth or protection from the elements, leading to the development of the term 'cloaker' indicating the act of concealing or hiding. Over time, the meaning evolved beyond physical coverings to encompass both literal and figurative types of concealment. In contemporary use, 'cloaker' has found relevance in various fields such as cybersecurity, stealth technology, and even within social interactions, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the term.