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masks

The correct spelling is masks.

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noun

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The correct spelling is masks. A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection. For example: "a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask"

Usage Examples

a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
  2. 2.That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.
  3. 3.A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade
  4. 4.A person wearing a mask.
  5. 5.A dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters.

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

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