Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.

A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.

The calyptra of mosses.

To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.

To conceal as with a veil.

“The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly.”