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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 facedomino
    • 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 maskmasking

    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"

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  2. : 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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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. 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.

  7. Jun 6, 2024 · mask, a form of disguise or concealment usually worn over or in front of the face to hide the identity of a person and by its own features to establish another being. This essential characteristic of hiding and revealing personalities or moods is common to all masks.

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

  9. mask. (măsk) 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, entirely or partly conceals the face, and is worn especially at a masquerade ball. b. A grotesque or comical representation of a face, worn especially to frighten or amuse, as at Halloween. c.

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

  11. 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.