smokescreen

English

noun
Definitions
  • Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
  • (figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.

Etymology

Affix from English smoke + English screen.

Origin

English

screen

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