veiling

noun
UK /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
US /ˈveɪlɪŋ/

A veiling is a thin cloth that covers something.

The veiling over the window kept the room cool and private.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of putting on a veil.

The veiling of the bride took place before the ceremony.

3. A cloudy or misty look that hides things.

A veiling of fog covered the hills at dawn.

4. The practice of wearing a veil, often for religious or cultural reasons.

Veiling is common in many cultures around the world.