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   mask

   /mɑːsk/

   noun

   • 1. a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or frighten others. 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.
   • ▪ a masked person. archaic
   • 3. a face pack: "this exfoliating mask helps clear your pores and leaves your skin feeling soft and healthy"
   • 4. 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.
   • 5. a manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings: "I let my mask of respectability slip" Similar pretencesemblanceveilscreenfrontfalse frontfacadeveneerblindfalse coloursdisguiseguiseconcealmentcovercover-upcloakcamouflage
   • 6. a piece of material such as 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 labium 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"
   • ▪ (of a taste, smell, etc.) prevent the perception of (another sensation): "brandy did not completely mask the bitter taste"
   • 3. cover (an object or surface) so as to protect it during 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, spectre’, but influenced by Arabic masḵara ‘buffoon’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maskMask Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a comparable device or covering (as of polypropylene fiber or cotton fabric) worn to prevent inhalation of dangerous substances or to prevent the inhalation or dispersal of exhaled infectious material (such as bacteria or viruses) see also face mask, gas mask, procedure mask, surgical mask

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMASK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a covering for all or part of the face that protects, hides, or decorates the person wearing it: a gas mask. a surgical mask. Masks were compulsory on public transport for health reasons. The bank robbers wore masks throughout the raid. DNY59/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages. Fewer examples. You'll frighten the baby wearing that mask.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMASK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A mask is a piece of cloth or other material, which you wear over your face so that people cannot see who you are, or so that you look like someone or something else.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › maskMASK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a covering for all or part of the face, worn to conceal one's identity. a grotesque or humorous false face worn at a carnival, masquerade, etc.: Halloween masks.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MaskMask - Wikipedia

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   A mask is an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment, and often employed for rituals and rites. Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes, as well as in the performing arts and for entertainment.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMASK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   mask noun [C] (SKIN TREATMENT) a cream or a piece of thin material that is left on the skin for some time and then removed, in order to make the skin look and feel better: This mask quickly absorbs excess oil and leaves skin soft and clean.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmask noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of mask noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.