pall

pall
pall1 [ pɔl ] noun
1. ) singular something such as smoke, dust, or cloud that covers an area and makes it darker:
pall of: a thick pall of cigarette smoke
2. ) count a COFFIN
a ) a thick cloth used for covering a COFFIN
cast a pall over something singular
to create an unpleasant situation or mood:
His comments cast a pall over the meeting.
pall
pall 2 [ pɔl ] verb intransitive
if something palls, it gradually becomes less interesting or less exciting because you have already experienced it many times

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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