Camouflage/ˈkæməflɑːʒ/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Military Associations Camouflage is often linked with military operations to avoid detection. The new tanks were covered in camouflage to evade enemy surveillance. Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Visual Camouflage can also refer to sound and smell that blend in with surroundings. The engines were modified to add acoustic camouflage and run silently. Pro Tip 3/3Natural World Animals also use camouflage naturally to avoid predators or to hunt. The chameleon changed its skin color for camouflage among the leaves.