"To wear a veil" means to cover one's face or hide something, usually used metaphorically to indicate concealment or secrecy.
Sentences with «to wear a veil»
In some European nations, it was the debate over women wearing the veil that set off the attacks. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
41 % of people would approve of a ban in schools, with 47 % opposed while a majority (56 %) would oppose a ban on wearing the veil on public transport. (ukpollingreport.co.uk)
For security purposes, women who wear the veil should be ready to remove their face covering in places where security and identity checks are necessary, such as airports. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)