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Mask
01
a covering for the face, typically made of cloth, paper, or plastic, worn to protect or hide the face
1.2
masked ball, mascarada
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
02
disfarce, mascarada
activity that tries to conceal something
to mask
01
to use a covering, such as a physical mask or other means, to hide or protect one's face
Transitive: to mask one's face
Example
To protect against dust, she decided to mask her face with a cloth while working.
The criminal attempted to mask his face with a ski mask during the robbery.
During the pandemic, people were advised to mask their faces with protective masks.
02
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
Example
He tried to mask his disappointment with a forced smile.
The politician masked his true motives behind a façade of concern.
Her laughter masked the sadness she felt inside.
03
to cover or protect a specific part of a photographic surface to stop light from affecting it during exposure
Transitive: to mask part of a photograph
Example
The photographer used tape to mask the edges of the film before developing it.
To create a special effect, she masked parts of the photo during the development process.
He carefully masked the areas he did n’t want to expose to light.
04
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
Example
The chef decided to mask the chicken with a rich barbecue sauce before serving it.
She used a honey glaze to mask the ham for a sweet and savory flavor.
To impress the guests, he masked the steak with a mushroom sauce.
05
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
Example
The loud music masked the sounds of the conversation.
The perfume masked the unpleasant odor of the room.
She added vanilla to mask the bitterness of the chocolate.
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