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mask

 
 
pronunciation:
maesk
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A mask is a covering that hides your face.
I'm going to wear a scary mask for Halloween this year.
 
similar words:
disguise
definition 2: A mask is something that people wear over their nose and mouth to protect themselves from germs in the air. People also wear masks to protect other people from germs. If you have germs in your body, wearing a mask helps prevent other people from getting your germs when you breathe, cough, or sneeze. People also wear masks to protect themselves from very dirty air or other dangerous things that they might breathe.
Doctors wear masks and special gloves and clothes when they do operations.
 
definition 3: A mask is something strong that goes across a person's face to protect it. People sometimes wear masks when they play sports.
My sister wears a mask when she plays hockey.
 
similar words:
visor
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: masks, masking, masked
definition 1: When you mask something, you cover up or hide it.
Ryan tried to mask the smell of his room with a candle.
synonyms:
conceal, disguise, hide
similar words:
cover
definition 2: When you mask your face, you cover your face with a mask.
The dentist masked her face before looking into the patient's mouth.
synonyms:
disguise
similar words:
cover, hide
derivation: masklike (adj.)
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