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Meaning ofmaskin English

mask

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Pluralmasks
Past Tensemasked
Participle Verbmasking
Third Person Singularmasks

Definitions

Noun
1. a face cover for disguise; protection
2. a false appearance; deceitful pretext
3. outward show; likeness
  The actor's smile was just a mask for her true feelings.
4. a festive event with masked dancers
  The carnival featured a mask with elaborate costumes and music.
5. a dramatic performance with masked actors
  The traditional Japanese theater performed a mask with stylized movements.
6. a flat covering for blocking scenes
  The photographer used a mask to block out unwanted light.
7. a pattern of bits (bitwise operations)
  The computer program used a mask to filter out irrelevant data.
8. a bitmap for image transparency; computer graphics
  The graphic designer used a mask to create a transparent background for the logo.
9. a social behavior to appear neurotypical (in psychology)
  The individual with autism had to wear a social mask to hide their anxiety in public.
10. a protective redoubt; fortification defense
  The army built a mask to protect themselves from enemy fire.
11. a screen for fortification
  The engineer designed a mask to shield the city from the flood.
12. ceremonial object in Puebloan cults; represents power
  The Puebloan tribe used a mask in their ritual ceremonies to symbolize spiritual power.
13. a decorative face or head (in architecture)
  The architect designed a mask above the doorway to add a touch of elegance.
14. a screen for a battery; fortification
  The engineer designed a mask to protect the battery from damage.
15. a prehensile organ (dragonfly larva)
  The biologist studied the unique mask of the dragonfly larva.
16. a fox's head or facial area
  The hunter tracked the fox by following the mask of its paw prints.
17. a fox's head in heraldry
  The heraldic symbol featured a mask of a fox on the family crest.
18. a mesh covering or screen
  The air purifier has a mask to filter out dust and pollen.
19. a net's mesh; a net-bag (Scotland)
  The fishermen used a mask to scoop up the fish in the river.
20. a mesh material
  The air conditioner filter is made of a mask to trap dust and pollen.
21. a festive event with masks; masquerade
  The annual masquerade ball was a mask where guests wore elaborate costumes.
22. a dramatic performance with masked actors
  The traditional Japanese theater performed a mask with stylized movements and music.
23. a decorative face or head; adorns keystones
  The ancient temple featured a mask above the entrance to ward off evil spirits.
Verb
1. to cover or conceal with a mask; protect identity
  The doctor will mask the patient's face during surgery.
2. to disguise or cover something; hide
  The artist will mask the identity of the subject in the painting.
3. to participate in a masquerade; wear a disguise
  The guests will mask themselves in elaborate costumes at the masquerade ball.
4. to disguise oneself; conceal identity
  The spy had to mask her true identity to gather information from the enemy.
5. to cover or shield (a design or picture)
  The graphic designer used a mask to cover the background of the image.
6. to disguise as something else
  The company will mask the new product's true purpose to avoid competition.
7. to conceal from view; hide
  The hikers had to mask their campsite from the main trail to maintain solitude.
8. to intervene or block (a line of sight)
  The photographer used a mask to block the sunlight from entering the lens.
9. to cover or restrain (an opponent)
  The wrestler tried to mask his opponent's movements to gain an advantage.
10. to disguise oneself (in a masquerade)
  The guests will mask themselves in colorful costumes at the party.
11. to wear a face covering
  The doctor put on a mask before entering the operating room.
12. to conceal one's true identity; feelings
  The spy had to mask her emotions to complete the mission.
13. to hide autistic traits or characteristics
  The individual with autism learned to mask their social anxiety in public.
14. to cover a design part; prevent reproduction
  The graphic designer used a mask to hide the background of the image.
15. to set bits using a bitmask; modify values
  The programmer used a mask to set the specific bits in the binary code.
16. to disable interrupts; set associated bits
  The programmer used a mask to disable interrupts in the system.
17. to hide true behaviors (and appear neurotypical)
  The individual with autism had to mask their social anxiety to fit in with their peers.

Compounds / Phrases

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