Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The appearance of cloudiness; unequal blending or distribution of light and shade or of colors; specifically, a clouded appearance given to silks, ribbons, and yarns in the process of dyeing.
- noun The dulling of varnish, as by dampness or the fumes of sulphur and ammonia.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A mottled appearance given to ribbons and silks in the process of dyeing.
- noun A diversity of colors in yarn, recurring at regular intervals.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Present participle of
cloud . - noun A
mottled appearance given toribbons andsilks in the process ofdyeing . - noun A
diversity ofcolours inyarn , recurring at regular intervals.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
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Examples
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They are heavily invested in clouding those distinctions.
Archive 2008-01-01 2008
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They are heavily invested in clouding those distinctions.
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"We don't want an emotionally laden term clouding the debate, and that's definitely gotten in the way of a lot of good discussions between like-minded people in security," said Katie
The Register 2010
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"We don't want an emotionally laden term clouding the debate, and that's definitely gotten in the way of a lot of good discussions between like-minded people in security," said Katie
The Register 2010
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Morgan stares at me, a hurt expression clouding her face.
Love Undercover Jo Edwards 2006
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Morgan stares at me, a hurt expression clouding her face.
Love Undercover Jo Edwards 2006
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"But, Monsieur," says Louis, a sombre expression clouding the triumph in his face as he looked hard at St. Aulaire, "what is the meaning of this speech of yours to which Monsieur Calvert makes reference?"
Calvert of Strathore Carter Goodloe
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"How _dare_ she?" he repeats again, a fierce expression clouding his brow.
When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard
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She mused awhile, a rather anxious expression clouding her perfect profile.
Jill the Reckless 1928
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The man was twice her size, and as dark as she, earnest, eager, and to-day with a troubled expression clouding his face.
Harriet and the Piper Kathleen Thompson Norris 1923
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