mask
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. Robbers sometimes wear masks so they can't be identified, and an actor might wear a mask while playing the role of a rabbit in a play. Other masks are useful, including masks that protect patients from germs and masks that keep skiers' faces warm.
Definitions of mask
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a covering to disguise or conceal the face
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types:
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domino, eye mask, half mask
a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes
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false face
a mask worn as part of a masquerade costume
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domino, eye mask, half mask
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a protective covering worn over the face
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face mask
mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey
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gas helmet, gasmask, respirator
a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases
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welder's mask
a mask that you wear for protection when doing welding
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catcher's mask
a mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball
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face guard
face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmets
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fencer's mask, fencing mask
a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's face
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ski mask
a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow
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protection, protective cover, protective covering
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
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activity that tries to conceal something“no mask could conceal his ignorance”“they moved in under a mask of friendship”
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concealing, concealment, hiding
the activity of keeping something secret
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concealing, concealment, hiding
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a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
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synonyms:
masque, masquerade, masquerade party
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types:
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fancy-dress ball, masked ball, masquerade ball
a ball at which guests wear costumes and masks
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party
a group of people gathered together for pleasure
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fancy-dress ball, masked ball, masquerade ball
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put a mask on or cover with a mask
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hide under a false appearance
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make unrecognizable“The herb masks the garlic taste”
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synonyms:
disguise
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cloak, dissemble
hide under a false appearance
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dissimulate
hide (feelings) from other people
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masquerade
take part in a masquerade
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camouflage
disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
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cover with a sauce“mask the meat”
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cover
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
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cover
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shield from light
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