Cloak vs. Scapular — What's the Difference?

A cloak is a type of loose garment that is worn over indoor clothing and serves the same purpose as an overcoat; it protects the wearer from the cold, rain or wind for example, or it may form part of a fashionable outfit or uniform. Cloaks have been used by myriad historic societies; many climates favor wearing a full-body garment which is easily removed and does not constrain the wearer with sleeves.

The scapular (from Latin scapulae, "shoulders") is a Western Christian garment suspended from the shoulders. There are two types of scapulars, the monastic and devotional scapular, although both forms may simply be referred to as "scapular".

A sleeveless outdoor overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders

A monk's sleeveless outer garment that hangs from the shoulders and sometimes has a cowl.

A cloakroom

A pair of pieces of cloth joined by shoulder bands and worn under clothing on the chest and back as a sacramental, sometimes entailing lay affiliation with a religious order.

Dress in a cloak

One of the feathers covering the shoulder of a bird.

A long, loose outer garment, usually having a hood and no sleeves.

Of or relating to the shoulder or scapula.

Something that covers or conceals

(Christianity) A short cloak worn around the shoulders, adopted as part of the uniform of various religious orders, later often with an embroidered image of a saint.

To cover or conceal with a cloak or something that acts like a cloak

(ornithology) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.

A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.

A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.

A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.

(Christianity) A devotional object, typically consisting of two rectangular pieces of cloth (often with an embroidered image or text) joined with cloth bands and worn with one piece over the chest and one in the back.

(figurative)  That which conceals; a disguise or pretext.

Of or pertaining to the scapula.

(Internet) A text replacement for an IRC user's hostname or IP address, making the user less identifiable.

Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.

(transitive) To cover as with a cloak.

One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.

To cover up, hide or conceal.

A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons.

To render or become invisible via futuristic technology.

A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.

A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by women.

A feather covering the shoulder of a bird

That which conceals; a disguise or pretext; an excuse; a fair pretense; a mask; a cover.

Garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit

To cover with, or as with, a cloak; hence, to hide or conceal.

Relating to or near the shoulder blade

Anything that covers or conceals

A loose outer garment

Hide under a false appearance;