HyperDic: smoke_screen

English > 2 senses of the expression smoke screen:
NOUNartifactsmoke screen, smokescreen(military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
actsmoke screen, smokescreenan action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure / obscure / obscure
English > smoke screen: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning(military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements.
Synonymsmokescreen
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
BroaderscreenA protective covering consisting of netting
Spanishcortina de humo
Catalancortina de fum
English > smoke screen: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningAn action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure / obscure / obscure.
Synonymsmokescreen
Broaderconcealment, concealing, hidingThe activity of keeping something secret

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