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| mask |
a covering of metal bars or wire mesh used for protection of the face, especially in sports such as fencing, hockey, and American football. [1/6 definitions] |
| muzzle |
a device made of leather or wire mesh that is placed over this part of the head to keep the animal from biting, eating, or barking. [1/6 definitions] |
| screen |
a closely woven wire mesh. Screens can be used to filter liquid or grains, or to keep insects from entering through windows or doors. [1/8 definitions] |
| sieve |
a tool used to separate solid from liquid or to separate smaller pieces of something from larger pieces. Sieves have small holes or wire mesh on the bottom. |
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