shroud

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: стропа, соединяющая подвесную систему с куполом парашюта; морской такелаж для регулировки угла паруса относительно ветра; или погребальный саван, в который заворачивают тело.

A noun with multiple meanings: a line that suspends the harness from a parachute canopy; a nautical line that adjusts the angle of a sail relative to the wind; or a burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped.

1. Parachute lineC1formal

   A line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute.

   Стропа

   • The parachutist checked the shroud lines before jumping.
   • A tangled shroud can cause the parachute to malfunction.
   • The shroud lines are made of strong, lightweight material.

2. Nautical lineC1formal

   A line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind.

   Шкот

   • The sailor adjusted the shroud to optimize the sail's angle.
   • The shroud is essential for controlling the ship's speed.
   • He pulled the shroud tight to catch the wind.

3. B2formal

   A burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped.

   Саван

   • The body was wrapped in a simple linen shroud.
   • Ancient tombs often contain shrouds made of fine cloth.
   • The shroud was decorated with religious symbols.

   Синонимыcerement

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по покрытию или сокрытию чего-либо, часто таинственным или защитным образом.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering or concealing something, often in a mysterious or protective manner.

1. Cover or concealB2formal

   To cover or hide something, as if with a cloth or veil.

   Окутывать

   • Mist shrouded the mountain peaks.
   • The truth was shrouded in mystery.
   • Dark clouds shrouded the sky before the storm.

   Синонимыblanketcloakconcealcoverenshroudmaskobscurescreenveil

   Антонимыdiscloseexposerevealuncover

2. Wrap for burialB2formal

   To wrap a dead body in a burial cloth.

   Обернуть для погребения

   • The body was shrouded in a white linen cloth.
   • Ancient Egyptians shrouded their mummies in bandages.
   • The family shrouded the deceased according to tradition.

   Синонимыenfoldenshroudenwrapswaddlewrap