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
