Mask - Definition

mask

n 1: a covering to disguise or conceal the face
2: activity that tries to conceal something; "no mask could
conceal his ignorance"; "they moved in under a mask of
friendship"
3: a party of guests wearing costumes and masks [syn:
masquerade, masquerade party, masque, mask]
4: a protective covering worn over the face
v 1: hide under a false appearance; "He masked his
disappointment" [syn: dissemble, cloak, mask]
2: put a mask on or cover with a mask; "Mask the children for
Halloween" [ant: unmask]
3: make unrecognizable; "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We
disguised our faces before robbing the bank" [syn:
disguise, mask]
4: cover with a sauce; "mask the meat"
5: shield from light [syn: mask, block out]

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