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Meaning of masked lapwing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

masked

Pronunciation:/mɑːskt//mæskt/

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

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.

verb

Definitions

  1. To bewilder; confuse.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Wearing a mask or masks

  2. Characterized by masks

  3. Concealed; hidden.

  4. Personate