shroud

a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"

form a cover like a shroud; "Mist shrouded the castle"

wrap in a shroud; "shroud the corpses"