Cloak vs. Scapular

Cloaknoun

A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.

Cloaknoun

A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.

Cloaknoun

(figurative)  That which conceals; a disguise or pretext.

Cloaknoun

(Internet)  A text replacement for an IRC user's hostname or IP address, making the user less identifiable.

Cloakverb

(transitive) To cover as with a cloak.

Cloakverb

To hide or conceal.

Cloakverb

To render or become invisible via futuristic technology.

Cloaknoun

A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by women.

Cloaknoun

That which conceals; a disguise or pretext; an excuse; a fair pretense; a mask; a cover.

Cloakverb

To cover with, or as with, a cloak; hence, to hide or conceal.

Cloaknoun

anything that covers or conceals

Cloaknoun

a loose outer garment

Cloakverb

hide under a false appearance;

Cloaknoun

a sleeveless outdoor overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders

Cloaknoun

something serving to hide or disguise something

Cloaknoun

a cloakroom

Cloakverb

dress in a cloak

Cloakverb

hide, cover, or disguise (something)

Cloak

A cloak is a type of loose garment that is worn over indoor clothing and serves the same purpose as an overcoat; it protects the wearer from the cold, rain or wind for example, or it may form part of a fashionable outfit or uniform. Cloaks have been used by myriad historic societies; many climates favor wearing a full-body garment which is easily removed and does not constrain the wearer with sleeves.

Scapularnoun

(Christianity) A short cloak worn around the shoulders, adopted as part of the uniform of various religious orders, later often with an embroidered image of a saint.

Scapularnoun

(ornithology) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.

Scapularnoun

A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.

Scapularnoun

(Christianity) A devotional object, typically consisting of two rectangular pieces of cloth (often with an embroidered image or text) joined with cloth bands and worn with one piece over the chest and one in the back.

Scapularadjective

Of or pertaining to the scapula.

Scapularadjective

Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.

Scapularnoun

One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.

Scapularnoun

A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons.

Scapularnoun

A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.

Scapularnoun

a feather covering the shoulder of a bird

Scapularnoun

garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit

Scapularadjective

relating to or near the shoulder blade

Scapular

The scapular (from Latin scapulae, ) is a Western Christian garment suspended from the shoulders. There are two types of scapulars, the monastic and devotional scapular, although both forms may simply be referred to as .