throw a cloak

Frequency: 5.00.5 per million words

To put on a cloak quickly and casually.

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Examples (10)

  • She threw a heavy cloak over her shoulders.
  • He quickly threw a cloak over his pyjamas to answer the door.
  • As the wind howls, the watchman throws his thick cloak on and begins his patrol.
  • Before setting off, the adventurer threw a simple travelling cloak around his frame.
  • "You'll freeze. Throw this cloak on before you go," she insisted.
  • Throwing a dark cloak over her ceremonial robes, the priestess slipped out unseen.
  • The prince will throw a ceremonial cloak over his armour for the parade.
  • In a rush, I just threw my cloak on and ran outside.
  • The mysterious figure threw a hooded cloak on to hide his identity.
  • Every morning, the shepherd throws on his old woollen cloak to face the mountain air.