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`a (1) : a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise (2) : a person wearing a
`mask : MASKER
`b (1) : a figure of a head worn on the stage in antiquity to identify the character and
`project the voice (2) : a grotesque false face worn at carnivals or in rituals
`c : an often grotesque carved head or face used as an ornament (as on a keystone)
`d : a sculptured face or a copy of a face made by means of a mold
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`a : something that serves to conceal or disguise : PRETENSE, CLOAK <aware of the masks,
`facades and defenses people erect to protect themselves — Kenneth Keniston>
`b : something that conceals from view
`c : a translucent or opaque screen to cover part of the sensitive surface in taking or
`printing a photograph
`d : a pattern of opaque material used to shield selected areas of a surface (as of a
`semiconductor) in deposition or etching (as in producing an integrated circuit)
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`a (1) : a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise (2) : a person wearing a
`mask : MASKER
`b (1) : a figure of a head worn on the stage in antiquity to identify the character and
`project the voice (2) : a grotesque false face worn at carnivals or in rituals
`c : an often grotesque carved head or face used as an ornament (as on a keystone)
`d : a sculptured face or a copy of a face made by means of a mold
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`a : something that serves to conceal or disguise : PRETENSE, CLOAK <aware of the masks,
`facades and defenses people erect to protect themselves — Kenneth Keniston>
`b : something that conceals from view
`c : a translucent or opaque screen to cover part of the sensitive surface in taking or
`printing a photograph
`d : a pattern of opaque material used to shield selected areas of a surface (as of a
`semiconductor) in deposition or etching (as in producing an integrated circuit)
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`a : a protective covering for the face
`b : GAS MASK
`c : a device covering the mouth and nose to facilitate inhalation
`d : a comparable device to prevent exhalation of infective material
`e : a cosmetic preparation for the skin of the face that produces a tightening effect as it
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`a : the head or face of an animal (as a fox or dog)
`b : an area (as the one around the eyes) of an animal's face that is distinguished by
`usually darker coloring
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`See mask defined for English-language learners
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`See mask defined for kids
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`See words that rhyme with mask
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`Examples of MASK in a sentence
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`Everyone wore costumes and masks to the dance.
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`Doctors wear surgical masks in the operating room.
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`Origin and Etymology of MASK
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`Middle French masque, from Old Italian maschera
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`First Known Use: 1534
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`MASK Synonyms
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`Mask | Definition of Mask by Merriam-Webster
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`Synonyms
`vizard
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`Related Words
`camouflage, costume, disguise, guise; bill, cloak, domino, hood, veil, visor (also vizor)
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`Definition of MASK
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`intransitive verb
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`: to take part in a masquerade
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`a : to assume a mask
`b : to disguise one's true character or intentions
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`: to provide or conceal with a mask: as
`a : to conceal from view <mask a gun battery>
`b : to make indistinct or imperceptible <masks undesirable flavors>
`c : to cover up <masked his real purpose>
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`: to cover for protection
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`: to modify the size or shape of (as a photograph) by means of an opaque border
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`—masklike
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`\-ˌlīk\ adjective
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`Examples of MASK in a sentence
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`The house was masked by trees.
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`They tried to mask their real purpose.
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`She tried using perfume to mask the bad odor.
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`First Known Use of MASK
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`circa 1562
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`MASK Synonyms
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`Synonyms
`camouflage, cloak, dress up, disguise
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`Antonyms
`unmask
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`Circa 1562
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`Synonym Discussion of MASK
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`DISGUISE, CLOAK, MASK mean to alter the dress or appearance of so as to conceal the identity or
`true nature. DISGUISE implies a change in appearance or behavior that misleads by presenting a
`different apparent identity <disguised herself as a peasant>. CLOAK suggests a means of hiding
`a movement or an intention <cloaked their maneuvers in secrecy>. MASK suggests some often
`obvious means of hiding or disguising something <smiling to mask his discontent>.
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`MASK Defined for English Language Learners
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`Definition of MASK FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
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`: to hide (something) from sight
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`: to keep (something) from being known or noticed
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`MASK Defined for Kids
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`Definition of MASK for Students
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`: a cover for the face or part of the face used for disguise or protection <a Halloween
`mask> <a catcher's mask>
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`: something that disguises or conceals <She visited under a mask of friendship.>
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`Definition of MASK for Students
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`masked masking
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`: CONCEAL, DISGUISE <She found it difficult to mask her anger.>
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`Medical Definition of MASK
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`: a protective covering for the face
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`a: any of various devices that cover the mouth and nose and are used to prevent
`inhalation of dangerous substances, to facilitate delivery of a gas (as oxygen or a general
`anesthetic), or to prevent the dispersal of exhaled infective material—see gas mask,
`oxygen mask
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`Medical Definition of MASK
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`: to prevent (an atom or group of atoms) from showing its ordinary reactions <to mask
`hydroxyl in a sugar by converting it into methoxyl>
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`: to modify or reduce the effect or activity of (as a process or a reaction)
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`: to make indistinct or imperceptible <flavorings used in pharmacy to mask the taste of
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`: to raise the audibility threshold of (a sound) by the simultaneous presentation of another
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`Learn More about MASK
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`Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for mask
`Spanish Central: Translation of mask
`Nglish: Translation of mask for Spanish speakers
`Britannica English: Translation of mask for Arabic speakers
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