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mask  /ˈmæsk/ ? Meaning of "mask"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a covering to disguise or conceal the face
  2. (n) activity that tries to conceal something
  3. (n) a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
  4. (n) a protective covering worn over the face
  5. (v) hide under a false appearance
  6. (v) put a mask on or cover with a mask
  7. (v) make unrecognizable
  8. (v) cover with a sauce
  9. (v) shield from light

Synonym(s)

masquerade, masquerade party, block out, cloak, dissemble, disguise

Derived Word(s)

masker, masking

Usage(s):

  1. To help you achieve total blackout and quality REMs, we've road-tested a variety of eye masks on the market.
  2. The national stockpile contains a fraction of the face masks the government says we need to protect against a flu pandemic.
  3. Face Masks In New York a lot of people bought face masks from their local hardware stores to deal with particles in the air.

Quotes

  1. Gates said while he doesn't think North Korea has the capability yet to shoot off a long-range nuclear-tipped missile, "I don't know anyone at a senior level in the American government who does not believe this technology is intended as a mask for...
    on Mar 29, 2009 By: Robert Gates Source: FOXNews

  2. "I tried to mask my problems with alcohol, cocaine and mind-altering substances," she said.
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: Lindsay Lohan Source: Examiner.com

  3. "We discussed ways to deal with Iran's pursuit of a nuclear capability and ballistic missiles, the regime's vast financial support to lethal terrorist groups, and the deceptive financial tactics employed by Iran to evade sanctions and mask illicit...
    on Oct 19, 2007 By: Henry Paulson Source: Forbes

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