Smokescreen Definition & Meaning
smokescreen
- noun
- (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
- an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure; "requesting new powers of surveillance is just a smokescreen to hide their failures"
"Smokescreen" in song lyrics
See how smokescreen is used in real songs:
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"It's the nicotine that brings the smokescreen"
Muphin — Smoke Stained -
"Step into my chain izm intervene the smokescreen"
Keith Murray — Get Lifted
Words that rhyme with smokescreen
Usage tips for "smokescreen"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does smokescreen mean?
- (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure; "requesting new powers of surveillance is just a smokescreen to hide their failures"
- What part of speech is smokescreen?
- Smokescreen is a noun.
- How many definitions does smokescreen have?
- Smokescreen has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).