mask

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 modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity

Types:: show 7 types...; hide 7 types...; face mask
mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey; gas helmet, gasmask, respirator
a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases; welder's mask
a mask that you wear for protection when doing welding; catcher's mask
a mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball; face guard
face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmets; fencer's mask, fencing mask
a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's face; ski mask
a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow

Type of:: protection, protective cover, protective covering
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

“no mask could conceal his ignorance”

“they moved in under a mask of friendship”

Type of:: concealing, concealment, hiding
the activity of keeping something secret

Types:: fancy-dress ball, masked ball, masquerade ball
a ball at which guests wear costumes and masks

“Mask the children for Halloween”

“He masked his disappointment”

“The herb masks the garlic taste”

Types:: show 4 types...; hide 4 types...; cloak, dissemble
hide under a false appearance; dissimulate
hide (feelings) from other people; masquerade
take part in a masquerade; camouflage
disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something

“mask the meat”

DEFINITIONS OF: mask