mask (m sk)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. A facial covering worn for ritual. d. A figure of a head worn by actors in Greek and Roman drama to identify a character or trait and to amplify the voice. 2. a. A protective covering for the face or head. b. A gas mask. c. A usually rubber frame forming a watertight seal around the eyes and nose and containing a transparent covering for use in seeing underwater. d. A covering for the nose and mouth that is used for inhaling oxygen or an anesthetic. e. A covering worn over the nose and mouth, as by a surgeon or dentist, to prevent infection. 3. a. A mold of a person's face, often made after death. b. An often grotesque representation of a head and face, used for ornamentation. 4. The face or facial markings of certain animals, such as foxes or dogs. 5. A face having a blank, fixed, or enigmatic expression. 6. Something, often a trait, that disguises or conceals: "If ever I saw misery under a mask, it was on her face" (Erskine Childers). 7. A natural or artificial feature of terrain that conceals and protects military forces or installations. 8. a. An opaque border or pattern placed between a source of light and a photosensitive surface to prevent exposure of specified portions of the surface. b. The translucent border framing a television picture tube and screen. 9. Computer Science A pattern of characters, bits, or bytes used to control the elimination or retention of another pattern of characters, bits, or bytes. 10. A cosmetic preparation that is applied to the face and allowed to dry before being removed, used especially for cleansing and tightening the skin. 11. Variant of masque. 12. A person wearing a mask. v. masked, mask·ing, masks v.tr. 1. To cover with a decorative or protective mask. 2. To make indistinct or blurred to the senses: spices that mask the strong flavor of the meat. 3. To cover in order to conceal, protect, or disguise. See Synonyms at disguise. 4. To block the view of: Undergrowth masked the entrance to the cave. 5. To cover (a part of a photographic film) by the application of an opaque border. 6. Chemistry To prevent (an atom or a group of atoms) from taking part in a normal reaction. v.intr. 1. To put on a mask, especially for a masquerade ball. 2. To conceal one's real personality, character, or intentions. [French masque, from Italian maschera, from Medieval Latin masca, specter, witch, mask.] mask  a·ble adj. |
mask
Noun
1. any covering for the whole or a part of the face worn for amusement, protection, or disguise
2. behaviour that hides one's true feelings: his mask of detachment
3. Surgery a sterile gauze covering for the nose and mouth worn to minimize the spread of germs
4. a device placed over the nose and mouth to facilitate or prevent inhalation of a gas
5. a moulded likeness of a face or head, such as a death mask
6. the face or head of an animal such as a fox
Verb
1. to cover with or put on a mask
2. to hide or disguise: a high brick wall that masked the front of the building
3. to cover so as to protect [Arabic maskharah clown]
masked adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  mask - a covering to disguise or conceal the facecovering - 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 eye mask, half mask, domino - 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 |
| 2. | mask - activity that tries to conceal something; "no mask could conceal his ignorance"; "they moved in under a mask of friendship" | |
| 3. |  mask - a party of guests wearing costumes and masksparty - a group of people gathered together for pleasure; "she joined the party after dinner" | |
| 4. | mask - a protective covering worn over the face 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 protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" welder's mask - a mask that you wear for protection when doing welding | |
| Verb | 1. | mask - hide under a false appearance; "He masked his disappointment" |
| 2. | mask - put a mask on or cover with a mask; "Mask the children for Halloween" cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" unmask - take the mask off; "unmask the imposter" | |
| 3. | mask - make unrecognizable; "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank" conceal, hide - prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money" dissimulate - hide (feelings) from other people masquerade - take part in a masquerade camouflage - disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something; "The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory" | |
| 4. | mask - cover with a sauce; "mask the meat" cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife" cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" | |
| 5. | mask - shield from light photography, picture taking - the act of taking and printing photographs cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" |
mask
Translations
n mask [maːsk]
something, eg a covering resembling a face, used for hiding or protecting the whole or part of the face The thief wore a black mask; Her face was a mask; under the mask of friendship. masker قِناع маска maska maske die Maske μάσκα, προσωπίδα, πρόσχημα máscara, careta, mascarilla mask نقاب naamio masque מַסֵיכָה मुखावरण, आवरण maska álarc topeng gríma maschera 仮面 가면, 탈, 꾸밈 kaukė maska topeng masker maske maska máscara mască маска maska maska maska mask, maskering หน้ากาก maske 面具 маска نقاب mặt nạ 面具
v
to hide or disguise He managed to mask his feelings. wegsteek يُقَنِّع، يَحْجِب маскирам maskovat maskere verschleiern κρύβω, μεταμφιέζομαι enmascarar, tapar maskeerima, varjama پنهان کردن naamioida masquer לְהַסתִיר मुंह पर नक़ाब डालना, (भावों आदि) को छिपाना, परदा डालना, छिपाना maskirati leplez menyembunyikan fela, dylja mascherare 隠す 숨기다, 가장하다 paslėpti, (už)maskuoti maskēt, slēpt menyorok verbergen skjule, dekke til; maskere seg maskować mascarar a masca, a ascunde прятать, скрывать maskovať maskirati prikriti maskera, dölja ปกปิด (ความรู้สึก) maskelemek 掩飾 маскувати, приховувати پوشیدہ کرنا، چھپانا mang mặt nạ; che giấu 掩饰
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