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

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   Jul 16, 2015 · mask: [noun] a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise. a person wearing a mask : masker. a figure of a head worn on the stage in antiquity to identify the character and project the voice. a grotesque false face worn at carnivals or in rituals. an often grotesque carved head or face used as an ornament (as on a keystone). a ...

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

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   24 meanings: 1. any covering for the whole or a part of the face worn for amusement, protection, disguise, etc 2. a fact,.... Click for more definitions.

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   Mask definition: a covering for all or part of the face, worn to conceal one's identity.. See examples of MASK used in a sentence.

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

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   MASK meaning: 1. a covering for all or part of the face that protects, hides, or decorates the person wearing it…. Learn more.

7. 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.

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   Define mask. mask synonyms, mask pronunciation, mask translation, English dictionary definition of mask. n. 1. A covering worn on the face to conceal one's identity, as: a. A covering, as of cloth, that has openings for the eyes, ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishmask | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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    mask: 1 n a covering to disguise or conceal the face Types: domino , eye mask , half mask a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes false face a mask worn as part of a masquerade costume Type of: covering an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) disguise any attire that ...

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishmask noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    3 a thick cream made of various substances that you put on your face and neck in order to improve the quality of your skin a facial mask; 4 [usually singular] a manner or an expression that hides your true character or feelings He longed to throw off the mask of respectability. Her face was a cold blank mask. See mask in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary