ironServices.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 mask mask /ˈmæsk/

noun

  1. () Activity that tries to conceal something  ( mask )
    activity that tries to conceal something
     No mask could conceal his ignorance
    no mask could conceal his ignorance
     They moved in under a mask of friendship
    they moved in under a mask of friendship
  2. () A covering to disguise or conceal the face  ( mask )
    a covering to disguise or conceal the face
     Due to the pandemic, everyone was advised to wear a mask in public places.
    Due to the pandemic, everyone was advised to wear a mask in public places.
  3. A protective covering worn over the face  ( mask )
    a protective covering worn over the face
     The fencer put on his protective mask before beginning the match
    The fencer put on his protective mask before beginning the match
  4. A party of guests wearing costumes and masks  ( mask , masque , masquerade , masquerade party )
    a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

verb

  1. () Put a mask on or cover with a mask  ( mask )
    put a mask on or cover with a mask
     Mask the children for Halloween
    Mask the children for Halloween
  2. () Hide under a false appearance  ( cloak , dissemble , mask )
    hide under a false appearance
     He masked his disappointment
    He masked his disappointment
  3. (photography) shield from light  ( block out , mask )
    (photography) shield from light
  4. (cooking) cover with a sauce  ( mask )
    (cooking) cover with a sauce
     Mask the meat
    mask the meat
  5. Make unrecognizable  ( mask , disguise )
    make unrecognizable
     The herb masks the garlic taste
    The herb masks the garlic taste
     We disguised our faces before robbing the bank
    We disguised our faces before robbing the bank