Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pall
noun
/pɔːl/
Definition
A heavy cloth, often used to cover a coffin.
Examples
- The pall of a funeral shrouded the event in solemnity.
- As the pall descended on the city after the storm, people felt a deep sense of loss.
Meaning
The term pall refers to a type of covering, especially one that is used for funerals or for somber occasions. It can also refer to a feeling of gloom or a sense of heaviness.
Synonyms
- shroud
- drape
- covering
- cloak
