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verb Download 🔗Share To disguise; to cover; to hide. Examples : "Sentence: He was masking his sadness with a smile, so no one would worry. " appearance action condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To take part as a masker in a masquerade Examples : "They enjoyed masking at the Venetian Carnival, dressing in elaborate costumes and hiding their identities behind ornate masks. " entertainment culture festival Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wear a mask; to be disguised in any way Examples : "She was masking her sadness with a bright smile after failing the exam. " appearance wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover or shield a part of a design or picture in order to prevent reproduction or to safeguard the surface from the colors used when working with an air brush or painting Examples : "The artist is masking the edges of the canvas with tape to create a clean border when she paints. " art technical style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To disable (an interrupt, etc.) by setting or unsetting the associated bit. Examples : "The teacher masked the student's disruptive interrupt signal to allow the lecture to continue. " computing electronics technology signal device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mash. Examples : "She was masking the overripe bananas with a fork to make them easier to use in the banana bread. " food agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To bewilder; confuse. Examples : "The loud music and flashing lights were masking my ability to concentrate on my homework. " mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share The practice of wearing safety masks. Examples : "Masking was common in schools during the pandemic to help prevent the spread of the virus. " medicine virus wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading