Pronunciation: /mæsk/
noun a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify others
A1 I wear a mask when I go outside.
A2 She put on a mask before entering the store.
B1 The doctor recommended wearing a mask to prevent the spread of germs.
B2 The ski mask kept his face warm in the cold weather.
C1 The mask worn by the actor was intricately designed for the performance.
C2 The tribal mask displayed in the museum was a rare artifact.
verb to cover or conceal with or as if with a mask
A1 She masked her emotions with a smile.
A2 The spy masked his identity with a clever disguise.
B1 The magician masked the card trick with sleight of hand.
B2 The hacker masked their IP address to avoid detection.
C1 The actress masked her true feelings during the interview.
C2 The politician masked their intentions behind a facade of diplomacy.
formal The surgeon carefully put on his mask before entering the operating room.
informal Make sure to wear your mask when you go out in public.
slang I can't believe she's still not wearing a mask, it's so irresponsible.
figurative She wore a mask of indifference to hide her true feelings.
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