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masked

The correct spelling is masked.

How to pronounce masked

/mɑːskt/
verb

IPA: /mɑːskt/

Say it like: Mas-ked

The correct spelling is masked. To cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor. For example: "to mask a body of troops or a fortess by a superior force, while some hostile evolution is being carried out"

Usage Examples

to mask a body of troops or a fortess by a superior force, while some hostile evolution is being carried out

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor.
  2. 2.To disguise; to cover; to hide.
  3. 3.To conceal; also, to intervene in the line of.
  4. 4.To cover or keep in check.
  5. 5.To take part as a masker in a masquerade

adjective

  1. 1.Wearing a mask or masks
  2. 2.Characterized by masks
  3. 3.Concealed; hidden.
  4. 4.Personate
  5. 5.Having the anterior part of the head differing decidedly in color from the rest of the plumage; -- said of birds.

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