verb🔗ShareTo cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor."Example Sentence: "She was masking her emotions with a smile, even though she was feeling sad." "appearancemedicinewearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo disguise; to cover; to hide."Sentence: He was masking his sadness with a smile, so no one would worry. "appearanceactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo conceal; also, to intervene in the line of."The tall building was masking the sunset, so we couldn't see it from our balcony. "appearanceactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cover or keep in check."to mask a body of troops or a fortess by a superior force, while some hostile evolution is being carried out"actionappearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take part as a masker in a masquerade"They enjoyed masking at the Venetian Carnival, dressing in elaborate costumes and hiding their identities behind ornate masks. "entertainmentculturefestivalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wear a mask; to be disguised in any way"She was masking her sadness with a bright smile after failing the exam. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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"The artist is masking the edges of the canvas with tape to create a clean border when she paints. "arttechnicalstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set or unset (certain bits, or binary digits, within a value) by means of a bitmask."The programmer is masking the last four bits of the data to remove sensitive information before sharing it. "computingtechnicalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo disable (an interrupt, etc.) by setting or unsetting the associated bit."The teacher masked the student's disruptive interrupt signal to allow the lecture to continue. "computingelectronicstechnologysignaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mash."She was masking the overripe bananas with a fork to make them easier to use in the banana bread. "foodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mix malt with hot water to yield wort."The brewer is carefully masking the crushed grains by mixing them with hot water to start the process of making beer. "fooddrinkprocessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be infused or steeped."The chef was masking the olive oil with rosemary and garlic to give it a deeper flavor. "chemistrysubstanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo prepare tea in a teapot; alternative to brew."Instead of brewing my tea in a mug, I'm masking it in the teapot today. "drinkfoodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bewilder; confuse."The loud music and flashing lights were masking my ability to concentrate on my homework. "mindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act by which something is masked."The loud music was effective in the masking of the construction noise next door. "appearanceactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn entertainment at which the guests conceal their faces with masks."The annual masquerade ball was more than just a party; it was a grand masking, complete with elaborate costumes and hidden identities. "entertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe practice of wearing safety masks."Masking was common in schools during the pandemic to help prevent the spread of the virus. "medicineviruswearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading