mask

[US]/mɑːsk/
[UK]/mæsk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. disguise; covering for the face; covering for the mouth and nose
vi. to disguise; to wear a covering for the face; to dress up
vt. to disguise; to blur; to wear a covering for the face.

Phrases & Collocations

face mask

oxygen mask

shadow mask

subnet mask

gas mask

surgical mask

protective mask

solder mask

mask off

Example Sentences

a mask of snow on the ground

The mask was so lifelike it was quite frightening.

a gang of masked gunmen.

his face was a mask of rage.

the poplars masked a factory.

a masking of fear with macho posturing.

very cleverly masked emotions.

...Soigne Soigne International Aquamoisture Mask ...

This perfume won't mask the unpleasant smell.

ambition that is masked as altruism.

they were gunned down by masked snipers.

a masked raider held up the post office.

masks of Neptune occupy the interspaces between the roundels.

she let her mask of moderate respectability slip.

brandy did not completely mask the bitter taste.

mask off doors and cupboards with sheets of plastic.

spices that mask the strong flavor of the meat.

Undergrowth masked the entrance to the cave.

Real-world Examples

The world puts off its mask of vastness to its lover.

Source: Selected Poems of Tagore

It's just a mask. The man is devastated.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

The donation includes surgical masks, N-95 respirators and safety goggles.

Source: CRI Online May 2020 Collection

When we went out, we wore a mask.

Source: Little Jiung Tonight Show last week

Last of all, he removed her mask.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 2

You'll see people wearing surgical masks.

Source: Epidemic Prevention Special Edition

So, you can take your mask off now.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2021 Collection

Her face was a mask that told nothing.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

I always bring an eye mask with me.

Source: Connection Magazine

An illusion of love to mask her insecurity?

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

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