1. (

• disguise ,
• camouflage

) an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories" ;

2. (

• camouflage ,
• camo

) fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background ;

3. (

• camouflage

) device or stratagem for concealment or deceit ;

4. (

• disguise ,
• camouflage

) the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise" ;

1. (

• camouflage

) disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something; "The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory" ;