mask

mask1 [ mæsk ] noun count **

1. ) something you wear to cover part or all of your face in order to protect it from something harmful such as poisonous gas, bacteria, or smoke

a ) something you wear to cover part or all of your face in order to hide who you are or for decoration:

They were robbed by a man wearing a ski mask.

a brightly colored carnival mask

2. ) an expression on someone's face that hides their true feelings, thoughts, or character:

His features hardened into an expressionless mask.

He let the mask slip a little as his trust grew.

3. ) a wet substance used for cleaning your skin that you put on your face and allow to dry before removing it

mask

mask 2 [ mæsk ] verb transitive *

1. ) to cover something in order to hide it:

His blue eyes were masked by dark glasses.

2. ) to hide the smell, taste, or sound of something with a stronger smell or taste or louder sound:

The noise of the party masked the sound of the traffic.

3. ) to hide your true feelings, thoughts, or character:

She spoke calmly, masking her anger.