Meaning ofshroudin English

Noun

1. a covering for concealment; protection (of an object)
2. a burial garment; funeral attire
3. something providing shelter; a covering
   The tree provided a shroud from the rain.
4. a rope supporting a mast sideways
   The shroud held the mast firmly in place.
5. ropes supporting a mast (nautical); collective rigging
   The crew checked the shroud to ensure it was secure.
6. protective covering for payload (spacecraft launch)
   The spacecraft was equipped with a shroud to protect its payload during launch.