Definition of Mask

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

Generic synonyms: Covering, Disguise
Specialized synonyms: Domino, Eye Mask, Half Mask, False Face

2. Verb. Hide under a false appearance. "He masked his disappointment"
Exact synonyms: Cloak, Dissemble
Generic synonyms: Disguise
Derivative terms: Cloak, Masking

3. Noun. Activity that tries to conceal something. "They moved in under a mask of friendship"
Generic synonyms: Concealing, Concealment, Hiding

4. Verb. Put a mask on or cover with a mask. "Mask the children for Halloween"
Generic synonyms: Cover
Derivative terms: Masker
Antonyms: Unmask

5. Noun. A party of guests wearing costumes and masks.
Exact synonyms: Masque, Masquerade, Masquerade Party
Specialized synonyms: Fancy-dress Ball, Masked Ball, Masquerade Ball
Generic synonyms: Party
Derivative terms: Masquerade

6. Verb. Make unrecognizable. "They mask themselves"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank"
Exact synonyms: Disguise
Generic synonyms: Conceal, Hide
Specialized synonyms: Cloak, Dissemble, Dissimulate, Masquerade, Camouflage
Derivative terms: Disguise, Disguise

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

8. Verb. Cover with a sauce. "Mask the meat"
Category relationships: Cookery, Cooking, Preparation
Entails: Cook
Generic synonyms: Cover

9. Verb. Shield from light.
Exact synonyms: Block Out
Category relationships: Photography, Picture Taking
Generic synonyms: Cover

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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