noun / verb
mask
MASK/mæsk/
A covering that conceals the face.
The plain mask covers the person's nose and mouth with loops around the ears.
Etymology
Latin masca meant “mask” as well as “specter” or “nightmare.” The English sense continues the face-covering meaning; the word’s deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
the front of the mask is considered contaminated therefore grasp the ear loops of the mask with the fingertips and remove the mask from the face
More examples
- He lifts his mask so we can recognize him.
- The dancers mask their faces before stepping onto the stage.
- Each child decorates a paper mask for the parade.
Forms
mask · masks · masked · masking