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camo

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkæmoʊ/ · UK /ˈkæməʊ/

camo means: A pattern of uneven coloured shapes that helps something blend into its surroundings.

noun

HIDING PATTERNB2

A pattern of uneven coloured shapes that helps something blend into its surroundings.

  • His bag has a camo pattern.
  • She chose green camo for the tent.
  • The phone case comes in pink camo.

Similar words: camouflage

Common phrases: camo print, camo pattern, camo fabric

HIDING CLOTHESB2

Clothes with a pattern that helps the wearer blend into the surroundings.

  • The hunters wore camo.
  • A man in camo stood by the truck.
  • She packed her camo for the hunting trip.

Similar words: camouflage, camouflage clothing

Common phrases: wear camo, in camo, full camo

verb

MAKE BLEND INC2

To cover or colour something so that it is difficult to see against its surroundings.

  • We need to camo the truck.
  • He camoed his rifle with green paint.
  • They used leaves to camo the entrance.

How to use it: camo something with something (They camoed the shelter with branches.)

Similar words: camouflage, disguise

Common phrases: camo a vehicle, camo something up, camo a rifle

DRESS TO HIDEC2

To put on clothes that help you blend into your surroundings.

  • Let's camo up before we leave.
  • The hunters camoed up at dawn.
  • Do you always camo up for these trips?

How to use it: camo up (We camoed up before entering the woods.)

Common phrases: camo up, camo for hunting

Questions about camo

What does camo mean?

A pattern of uneven coloured shapes that helps something blend into its surroundings.

What is camo in other languages?

Türkçe: kamuflaj deseni · Español: estampado de camuflaje · Français: motif camouflage · Deutsch: Tarnmuster · Italiano: motivo mimetico · 日本語: 迷彩柄

How do you pronounce camo?

In American English /ˈkæmoʊ/; in British English /ˈkæməʊ/.

How do you use camo in a sentence?

His bag has a camo pattern. She chose green camo for the tent.

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