Definitions for mask

Definitions for (noun) mask

Main entry: mask

Definition: activity that tries to conceal something

Usage: no mask could conceal his ignorance; they moved in under a mask of friendship


Main entry: mask

Definition: a covering to disguise or conceal the face


Main entry: mask

Definition: a protective covering worn over the face


Main entry: mask, masque, masquerade, masquerade party

Definition: a party of guests wearing costumes and masks


Definitions for (verb) mask

Main entry: mask

Definition: put a mask on or cover with a mask

Usage: Mask the children for Halloween


Main entry: block out, mask

Definition: shield from light


Main entry: mask

Definition: cover with a sauce

Usage: mask the meat


Main entry: cloak, mask, dissemble

Definition: hide under a false appearance

Usage: He masked his disappointment


Main entry: disguise, mask

Definition: make unrecognizable

Usage: The herb masks the garlic taste; We disguised our faces before robbing the bank


Visual thesaurus for mask