Meaning & Definition of Mask in English
English⟶
Mask
/mæsk/
noun
1. A covering to disguise or conceal the face
synonym:
- mask
2. Activity that tries to conceal something
- "No mask could conceal his ignorance"
- "They moved in under a mask of friendship"
synonym:
- mask
3. A party of guests wearing costumes and masks
synonym:
- masquerade,
- masquerade party,
- masque,
- mask
4. A protective covering worn over the face
synonym:
- mask
verb
1. Hide under a false appearance
- "He masked his disappointment"
synonym:
- dissemble,
- cloak,
- mask
2. Put a mask on or cover with a mask
- "Mask the children for halloween"
synonym:
- mask
3. Make unrecognizable
- "The herb masks the garlic taste"
- "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank"
synonym:
- disguise,
- mask
4. Cover with a sauce
- "Mask the meat"
synonym:
- mask
5. Shield from light
synonym:
- mask,
- block out
Examples of using
He was wearing a mask.
As a precaution against infection, please put on the face mask provided to you.
Are you wearing face mask?