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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. 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 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 faceface mask - mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey 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"disguise, mask - make unrecognizable; "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank" | | 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" 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 lightcover - 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 noun 2. façade, disguise, show, front, cover, screen, blind, cover-up, veil, cloak, guise, camouflage, veneer, semblance, concealment verb 3. disguise, hide, conceal, obscure, cover (up), screen, blanket, veil, cloak, mantle, camouflage, enshroud  Translationsmask [mɑːsk] n → Maske fsurgical mask → Mundschutz m
maskn 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.maskerقِناعмаскаmaskamaskedie Maskeμάσκα, προσωπίδα, πρόσχημαmáscara, careta, mascarillamaskنقابnaamiomasqueמַסֵיכָהमुखावरण, आवरणmaskaálarctopenggrímamaschera仮面가면, 탈, 꾸밈kaukėmaskatopengmaskermaskemaskamáscaramascăмаскаmaskamaskamaskamask, maskeringหน้ากากmaske面具маскаنقابmặt nạ面具 v to hide or disguise He managed to mask his feelings.wegsteekيُقَنِّع، يَحْجِبмаскирамmaskovatmaskereverschleiernκρύβω, μεταμφιέζομαιenmascarar, taparmaskeerima, varjamaپنهان کردنnaamioidamasquerלְהַסתִירमुंह पर नक़ाब डालना, (भावों आदि) को छिपाना, परदा डालना, छिपानाmaskiratileplezmenyembunyikanfela, dyljamascherare隠す숨기다, 가장하다paslėpti, (už)maskuotimaskēt, slēptmenyorokverbergenskjule, dekke til; maskere segmaskowaćmascarara masca, a ascundeпрятать, скрыватьmaskovaťmaskiratiprikritimaskera, döljaปกปิด (ความรู้สึก)maskelemek掩飾маскувати, приховуватиپوشیدہ کرنا، چھپاناmang mặt nạ; che giấu掩饰
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