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Meaning of mask

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mask

Pronunciation:/mæsk//mæsk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.

    Example: 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

  4. A person wearing a mask.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor.

  2. To disguise; to cover; to hide.

  3. To conceal; also, to intervene in the line of.

  4. To cover or keep in check.

    Example: to mask a body of troops or a fortess by a superior force, while some hostile evolution is being carried out

mask

Pronunciation:/mæsk//mæsk/

noun

Definitions

  1. Mash.

verb

Definitions

  1. To mash.

  2. To mix malt with hot water to yield wort.

  3. To be infused or steeped.

  4. To prepare tea in a teapot; alternative to brew.