Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pall

noun
/pɔːl/
Definition
A cloth, often made of velvet, laid over a coffin or a tomb.
Examples
  • The pall covering the coffin was a deep shade of purple.
  • After the bad news, a pall descended over the gathering.
Meaning
The word ‘pall’ can refer to a heavy covering or a gloomy atmosphere or mood.
Synonyms
  • shroud
  • cover
  • gloom
  • cloud