face mask

face′ mask`

or face′mask`,

n.

any of various devices to shield the face, sometimes attached to or forming part of a helmet, as that worn in a hazardous activity or a sport.

[1905–10]

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Noun

1.

face mask - mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey 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 mask - a protective covering worn over the face ski mask - a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow

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Translations

face mask

V. mask.

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