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   Mask

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   noun

   • 1. a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people. Similar disguiseveilfalse facedominostocking maskfancy dresshistorical:visorarchaic:vizard
   • 2. 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. Similar mattephotomaskshadow maskmaskingmasking tape
   • ▪ a protective covering fitting over the whole face, worn in fencing, ice hockey, and other sports. Similar face maskprotective maskface coveringface shieldsurgical maskmedical maskgas maskoxygen maskfencing maskiron maskski maskdust masksafety goggleswelding goggleswelding maskeye maskvisor
   • ▪ a respirator used to filter inhaled air or to supply gas for inhalation.
   • 3. a cosmetic preparation spread over the face and left for some time to cleanse and improve the skin: "this exfoliating mask helps clear your pores and leaves your skin feeling soft and healthy"
   • 4. a likeness of a person's face in clay or wax, especially one made by taking a mold from the face.
   • ▪ 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 an animal, especially of a fox, as a hunting trophy.
   • ▪ a masked person. archaic
   • 5. a manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings; a pretense: "she let her mask of moderate respectability slip" Similar pretensesemblanceveilscreenfrontfalse frontfacadeveneerblindfalse colorsdisguiseguiseconcealmentcovercover-upcloakcamouflage
   • 6. a piece of something, such as a card, used to cover a part of an image that is not required when exposing a print.
   • 7. a patterned metal film used in the manufacture of microcircuits to allow selective modification of the underlying material.
   • 8. the enlarged lower lip of a dragonfly larva, which can be extended to seize prey.

   verb

   • 1. cover (the face) with a mask: "he had been masked, bound, and abducted"
   • 2. conceal (something) from view: "the poplars masked a factory"
   • ▪ disguise or hide (a sensation or quality): "brandy did not completely mask the bitter taste"
   • 3. cover (an object or surface) so as to protect it from a process, especially painting: "mask off doors and cupboards with sheets of plastic" Similar mattephotomaskshadow maskmaskingmasking tape

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French masque, from Italian maschera, mascara, probably from medieval Latin masca‘witch, specter’, but influenced by Arabic masḵara ‘buffoon’.

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   A mask is a disguise that covers just your face. Your Halloween costume might include a scary monster mask and a furry suit with a tail, or maybe you just wear that for fun. You can wear a mask to conceal your identity, to dress up as a character for a party or holiday, to scare someone, or to make someone laugh.

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   The meaning of FACE MASK is a mask or protective covering for the face or part of the face. How to use face mask in a sentence.

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   mask meaning: 1. a covering for the face that protects, hides, or decorates the person wearing it 2. to prevent…. Learn more.

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   May 18, 2024 · A mask is a piece of cloth or other material that you wear over all or part of your face to protect you from germs or harmful substances. You must wear goggles and a mask that will protect you against the fumes. Synonyms: face mask, visor, eye mask, surgical mask More Synonyms of mask. 3. countable noun.

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   : a covering for your face or for part of your face: such as. a : a covering used to hide or disguise your face. a Halloween mask. Everyone wore costumes and masks to the dance. The robbers wore masks. b : a covering used to protect your face or cover your mouth. Doctors wear surgical masks in the operating room. a (baseball) catcher's mask.

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