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Entry 11 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913

Cloud

/(kloud)/ · IPA /klaʊd/
01 n. A collection of visible vapor, or watery particles, suspended in the upper atmosphere.
  1. 1.
    A collection of visible vapor, or watery particles, suspended in the upper atmosphere.
    “I do set my bow in the cloud.” — Gen. ix. 13.
  2. 2.
    A mass or volume of smoke, or flying dust, resembling vapor.
  3. 3.
    A dark vein or spot on a lighter material, as in marble; hence, a blemish or defect; as, a cloud upon one's reputation; a cloud on a title.
  4. 4.
    That which has a dark, lowering, or threatening aspect; that which temporarily overshadows, obscures, or depresses; as, a cloud of sorrow; a cloud of war; a cloud upon the intellect.
  5. 5.
    A great crowd or multitude; a vast collection.
  6. 6.
    A large, loosely-knitted scarf, worn by women about the head.
Phrases & compounds
Cloud on a ([or] the) title — a defect of title, usually superficial and capable of removal by release, decision in equity, or legislation.
To be under a cloud — to be under suspicion or in disgrace; to be in disfavor.
In the clouds — in the realm of facy and imagination; beyond reason; visionary.
02 v. t. To overspread or hide with a cloud or clouds; as, the sky is clouded.
imp. & p. p. Clouded; p. pr. & vb. n. Clouding
  1. 1.
    To overspread or hide with a cloud or clouds; as, the sky is clouded.
  2. 2.
    To darken or obscure, as if by hiding or enveloping with a cloud; hence, to render gloomy or sullen.
    “One day too late, I fear me, noble lord, Hath clouded all thy happy days on earth.” — Shak.
    “Be not disheartened, then, nor cloud those looks.” — Milton.
    “Nothing clouds men's minds and impairs their honesty like prejudice.” — M. Arnold.
  3. 3.
    To blacken; to sully; to stain; to tarnish; to damage; -- esp. used of reputation or character.
    “I would not be a stander-by to hear My sovereign mistress clouded so, without My present vengeance taken.” — Shak.
  4. 4.
    To mark with, or darken in, veins or sports; to variegate with colors; as, to cloud yarn.
    “And the nice conduct of a clouded cane.” — Pope.
03 v. i. To grow cloudy; to become obscure with clouds; -- often used with up.
  1. 1.
    To grow cloudy; to become obscure with clouds; -- often used with up.
    “Worthies, away! The scene begins to cloud.” — Shak.