Cloud /(kloud)/

Cloud

n.
  1. A collection of visible vapor, or watery particles, suspended in the upper atmosphere.
    I do set my bow in the cloud.
    — Gen. ix. 13.
  2. A mass or volume of smoke, or flying dust, resembling vapor.
  3. A dark vein or spot on a lighter material, as in marble; hence, a blemish or defect; as, a cloud upon one's reputation; a cloud on a title.
  4. That which has a dark, lowering, or threatening aspect; that which temporarily overshadows, obscures, or depresses; as, a cloud of sorrow; a cloud of war; a cloud upon the intellect.
  5. A great crowd or multitude; a vast collection.
  6. A large, loosely-knitted scarf, worn by women about the head.

Phrases & Compounds
Cloud on a ([or] the) title
a defect of title, usually superficial and capable of removal by release, decision in equity, or legislation.
To be under a cloud
to be under suspicion or in disgrace; to be in disfavor.
In the clouds
in the realm of facy and imagination; beyond reason; visionary.

Cloud

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Clouded; p. pr. & vb. n. Clouding

  1. To overspread or hide with a cloud or clouds; as, the sky is clouded.
  2. To darken or obscure, as if by hiding or enveloping with a cloud; hence, to render gloomy or sullen.
    One day too late, I fear me, noble lord, Hath clouded all thy happy days on earth.
    Be not disheartened, then, nor cloud those looks.
    Nothing clouds men's minds and impairs their honesty like prejudice.
  3. To blacken; to sully; to stain; to tarnish; to damage; -- esp. used of reputation or character.
    I would not be a stander-by to hear My sovereign mistress clouded so, without My present vengeance taken.
  4. To mark with, or darken in, veins or sports; to variegate with colors; as, to cloud yarn.
    And the nice conduct of a clouded cane.

Cloud

v. i.
  1. To grow cloudy; to become obscure with clouds; -- often used with up.
    Worthies, away! The scene begins to cloud.