Allusion vs. Covert

Allusionnoun

An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned

Allusionnoun

A figurative or symbolical reference.

Allusionnoun

A reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint.

Allusionnoun

passing reference or indirect mention

Allusionnoun

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference

Allusionnoun

the practice of making allusions

Allusion

Allusion is a figure of speech, in which an object or circumstance from unrelated context is referred to covertly or indirectly. It is left to the audience to make the direct connection.

Covertadjective

Hidden, covered over; overgrown, sheltered.

Covertadjective

(figuratively) Secret, surreptitious, concealed.

Covertnoun

A covering.

Covertnoun

A disguise.

Covertnoun

A hiding place.

Covertnoun

Area of thick undergrowth where animals hide.

Covertnoun

(ornithology) A feather that covers the bases of flight feathers.

Covertadjective

Covered over; private; hid; secret; disguised.

Covertadjective

Sheltered; not open or exposed; retired; protected; as, a covert nook.

Covertadjective

Under cover, authority or protection; as, a feme covert, a married woman who is considered as being under the protection and control of her husband.

Covertnoun

A place that covers and protects; a shelter; a defense.

Covertnoun

One of the special feathers covering the bases of the quills of the wings and tail of a bird. See Illust. of Bird.

Covertnoun

a flock of coots

Covertnoun

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something;

Covertadjective

secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed;

Covertadjective

of a wife; under the protection of her husband

Covertadjective

not openly acknowledged or displayed

Covertnoun

a thicket in which game can hide.

Covertnoun

a feather covering the base of a main flight or tail feather of a bird.

Covertnoun

a flock of coots