Meaning of mask in English

1. Pronunciation

   /mæsk/

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1. Verb

   mask

   Definitions

   1. hide under a false appearance

   Examples

   • « He masked his disappointment »
2. 2. put a mask on or cover with a mask

   Examples

   • « Mask the children for Halloween »

   Antonyms

   • unmask
3. 3. cover with a sauce

   Examples

   • « mask the meat »
4. 4. shield from light

5. Noun

   mask

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: from French masque, from Italian maschera, mascara, probably from medieval Latin masca‘witch, specter’, but influenced by Arabic masḵara‘buffoon’

   Definitions

   1. a covering to disguise or conceal the face
6. 2. activity that tries to conceal something

   Examples

   • « no mask could conceal his ignorance »
   • « they moved in under a mask of friendship »
7. 3. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
8. 4. a protective covering worn over the face