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mask

(m/&/sk )

a covering to disguise or conceal the face(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
activity that tries to conceal something(noun.act)

Example:
No mask could conceal his ignorance.
They moved in under a mask of friendship.

source: wordnet30
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks(noun.group)

Synonym:
masque, masquerade, masquerade party

source: wordnet30
a protective covering worn over the face(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection; as, a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask.(noun)

source: webster1913
A person wearing a mask; a masker.(noun)

source: webster1913

hide under a false appearance(verb.perception)

Example:
He masked his disappointment.

Synonym:
cloak, dissemble

source: wordnet30
put a mask on or cover with a mask(verb.contact)

Example:
Mask the children for Halloween.

Antonym:
unmask

source: wordnet30
make unrecognizable(verb.perception)

Example:
The herb masks the garlic taste.

Synonym:
disguise

source: wordnet30
cover with a sauce(verb.contact)

Example:
Mask the meat.

source: wordnet30
shield from light(verb.contact)

Synonym:
block out

source: wordnet30
To cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense against injury; to conceal with a mask or visor.(verb)

source: webster1913
To take part as a masker in a masquerade.(verb)

source: webster1913

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