mask

Definitions of mask in various dictionaries:

noun - a covering to disguise or conceal the face

noun - activity that tries to conceal something

noun - a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

noun - a protective covering worn over the face

verb - hide under a false appearance

verb - put a mask on or cover with a mask

verb - make unrecognizable

verb - cover with a sauce

verb - shield from light

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.

A grotesque or comical representation of a face, worn especially to frighten or amuse, as at Halloween.

A facial covering worn for ritual.

A figure of a head worn by actors in Greek and Roman drama to identify a character or trait and to amplify the voice.

A protective covering for the face or head.

A gas mask.

A covering for the nose and mouth that is used for inhaling oxygen or an anesthetic.

A covering worn over the nose and mouth, as by a surgeon or dentist, to prevent infection.

A mold of a person’s face, often made after death.

An often grotesque representation of a head and face, used for ornamentation.

The face or facial markings of certain animals, such as foxes or dogs.

A face having a blank, fixed, or enigmatic expression.

Something, often a trait, that disguises or conceals: “If ever I saw misery under a mask, it was on her face” (Erskine Childers).

A natural or artificial feature of terrain that conceals and protects military forces or installations.

An opaque border or pattern placed between a source of light and a photosensitive surface to prevent exposure of specified portions of the surface.

The translucent border framing a television picture tube and screen.

A pattern of characters, bits, or bytes used to control the elimination or retention of another pattern of characters, bits, or bytes.

A cosmetic preparation that is applied to the face and allowed to dry before being removed, used especially for cleansing and tightening the skin.

A person wearing a mask.

To cover with a decorative or protective mask.

To make indistinct or blurred to the senses: spices that mask the strong flavor of the meat.

To cover in order to conceal, protect, or disguise.

To block the view of: Undergrowth masked the entrance to the cave.

To cover (a part of a photographic film) by the application of an opaque border.

To prevent (an atom or a group of atoms) from taking part in a normal reaction.

To put on a mask, especially for a masquerade ball.

To conceal one’s real personality, character, or intentions.

adj - to cover with a mask (a covering used to disguise the face) [v -ED, -ING, -S] : MASKABLE

MASK - A mask is an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment. Masks have been used since antiquit...