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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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   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. If you feel like spoiling your skin, you can try a foot mask. See also. face mask. hair mask. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

   • English (US)

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   • Mask: Arabic Translation

     MASK translate: قِناع. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Mask: Russian Translation

     MASK translate: маска , маскировать, скрывать . Learn more...

   • Mask: Japanese Translation

     MASK translate: マスク, 仮面, 覆面（ふくめん）, 隠（かく）す. Learn more in the...

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     DEATH MASK definition: 1. a model of a dead person's face...

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

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   : a protective covering for the face or part of the face. The hockey puck struck the goalie's mask. a snorkel mask. see also ski mask. b (1) : a device usually covering the mouth and nose to facilitate delivery of a gas (such as a general anesthetic) see also oxygen mask. (2)

4. 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.

5. 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.

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. 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 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. She wore a surgical mask and rubber gloves while she worked with the samples.

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

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   noun. /mɑːsk/ /mæsk/ something that you wear over your face to hide it, or to frighten or entertain other people. The robbers wore stocking masks. The kids were all wearing animal masks. In the second part of the play, the actors take off their masks. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?