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mask
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- pronunciation:
- maesk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a covering that hides all or part of the face.
Latisha and Bill wore monster masks for Halloween.
- similar words:
- disguise
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| definition 2: |
a covering for the mouth and nose to protect the wearer from germs, poisonous gases, dust, or the like. A mask is also used to protect other people from one's own germs. Some kinds of masks are used to provide oxygen or other breathable gas to the wearer through an attached tube.
- similar words:
- gas mask
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| definition 3: |
a covering of metal bars or wire mesh used for protection of the face, especially in sports such as fencing, hockey, and American football.
- similar words:
- visor
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| definition 4: |
anything that hides or covers up.
He hid his sad feelings behind the mask of a smile.- synonyms:
- cloak, disguise, masquerade, screen, veil
- similar words:
- show
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| related words: |
cloak, portrait |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
masks, masking, masked |
| definition 1: |
to cover up or hide.
They masked the ugly wall with many colorful posters.She masked her true feelings.- synonyms:
- conceal, disguise, hide, screen
- similar words:
- cloak, cover, obscure, veil
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| definition 2: |
to cover with a mask.
The children masked their faces for the costume party.- synonyms:
- disguise
- similar words:
- cover, hide, veil
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| derivation: |
masklike (adj.) |
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