mask

Definition

  • noun: a covering for your face or for part of your face
  • noun: a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise
  • verb: to hide (something) from sight
  • verb: to take part in a masquerade
  • usually singular

Examples

  • Her anger and resentment were hidden behind a 'mask' of friendship. [=she pretended to be friendly but was really angry and resentful]

  • ('American football') The lineman grabbed the running back's 'face mask'.

  • Doctors wear surgical 'masks' in the operating room.

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