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Mask
mɑːsk
Mask definitions
noun
mask
masks
masque
masques
- a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or frighten others
- a covering worn over the mouth and nose in order to reduce the transmission of infectious agents, or to prevent the inhalation of pollutants and other harmful substances
- a protective covering fitting over the whole face, worn in fencing, ice hockey, and other sports
- a respirator used to filter inhaled air or to supply gas for inhalation
- a masked person
- a face pack
"this exfoliating mask helps clear your pores and leaves your skin feeling soft and healthy"
- a likeness of a person's face moulded or sculpted in clay or wax
- a person's face regarded as having set into a particular expression
"his face was a mask of rage"
- a hollow model of a human head worn by ancient Greek and Roman actors
- the face or head of a fox or other game animal, as a trophy
- a manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
"I let my mask of respectability slip"
- a piece of material such as card used to cover a part of an image that is not required when exposing a print
- a patterned metal film used in the manufacture of microcircuits to allow selective modification of the underlying material
- the enlarged labium of a dragonfly larva, which can be extended to seize prey
verb
mask
masked
masking
masks
- cover (the face) with a mask
"he had been masked, bound, and abducted"
- conceal (something) from view
"the poplars masked a factory"
- (of a taste, smell, etc.) prevent the perception of (another sensation)
"brandy did not completely mask the bitter taste"
- cover (an object or surface) so as to protect it during painting
"mask off doors and cupboards with sheets of plastic"