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Definition of Mask

1. Noun. A covering to disguise or conceal the face.

2. Verb. Hide under a false appearance. "He masked his disappointment"

3. Noun. Activity that tries to conceal something. "They moved in under a mask of friendship"

4. Verb. Put a mask on or cover with a mask. "Mask the children for Halloween"

5. Noun. A party of guests wearing costumes and masks.

6. Verb. Make unrecognizable. "They mask themselves"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank"

7. Noun. A protective covering worn over the face.

8. Verb. Cover with a sauce. "Mask the meat"

9. Verb. Shield from light.

Definition of Mask

1. n. A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection; as, a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask.

2. v. t. To cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense against injury; to conceal with a mask or visor.

3. v. i. To take part as a masker in a masquerade.

4. n. A person wearing a mask; a masker.

Definition of Mask

1. to cover with a mask (a covering used to disguise the face) [v -ED, -ING, -S] : MASKABLE [adj]

Medical Definition of Mask

1. 1. A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection; as, a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask. 2. That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge. 3. A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade; hence, a revel; a frolic; a delusive show. "This thought might lead me through the world's vain mask." (Milton) 4. A dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters. 5. A grotesque head or face, used to adorn keystones and other prominent parts, to spout water in fountains, and the like; called also mascaron. 6. In a permanent fortification, a redoubt which protects the caponiere. A screen for a battery. 7. The lower lip of the larva of a dragon fly, modified so as to form a prehensile organ. Mask house, a house for masquerades. Origin: F. Masque, LL. Masca, mascha, mascus; cf. Sp. & Pg. Mascara, It. Maschera; all fr. Ar. Maskharat buffoon, fool, pleasantry, anything ridiculous or mirthful, fr. Sakhira to ridicule, to laugh at. Cf. Masque, Masquerade. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mask

mashlochs mashlum mashlums mashman mashmen Mashriq mashua mashuas mashy masing

Masini Masini's sign masjid masjids mask (current term) mask (current term) maskable masked masked masked ball

masked epilepsy masked gout masked hyperthyroidism masked shrew masked virus maskeg maskegs masker maskers masking

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