English Explanatory Dictionary

smokescreen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
  2. Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.

Pronunciation

/ˈsmoʊkˌskɹin/ en-us-smokescreen.ogg

Word forms

smokescreen smokescreens smoke screen smoke-screen

Etymology

From smoke + screen.

Related words

smoke test
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