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Definition

conceal verb

/kənˈsiːl/ v [T]
to prevent something from being seen or known about; to hide something
The listening device was concealed in a pen.
I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.
It was said that the police concealed vital evidence.
Is there something you're concealing from me?

concealed

adjective

/kənˈsiːld/ adj
The robbery had been recorded on a concealed security camera.
He was carrying a concealed weapon.
The room had concealed lighting.

(Definition of conceal verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

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