This is the 8591st most frequent Korean word.
가리기
The act of covering or hiding.
가리기 is used here to denote the act of covering or shielding something, specifically the face with hands.
그는 그의 얼굴을 손으로 가리기 시작했다.
He started to cover his face with his hands.
가리기 is employed here to imply hiding or concealing something, in this case, the facts of a case.
새로운 증거는 사건을 가리기 위한 시도를 드러냈다.
New evidence revealed an attempt to hide the case.
In this sentence, 가리기 indicates the action of keeping something hidden or concealed, emphasizing the secrecy aspect.