26984 words

masks

7 definitions • 13 examples
1
a covering for all or part of the face that protects, hides, or decorates the person wearing it:

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2
a cream or a piece of thin material that is left on the skin for some time and then removed, in order to make the skin look and feel better:

Examples:

This mask quickly absorbs excess oil and leaves skin soft and clean.
If you feel like spoiling your skin, you can try a foot mask.
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4
an area around the eyes of an animal or bird that is a different colour to the rest of its face:

Examples:

The bird has a yellow face with a dark mask.
5
to prevent something from being seen or noticed:

Examples:

I've put some flowers in there to mask the smell.
6
a covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection or to hide the face:

Examples:

a gas mask
an exhibit of African masks
The children all wore Halloween masks that were supposed to frighten us.
7
to prevent something from being seen or noticed:

Examples:

The tastelessness of the meat was masked by a heavy gravy.

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