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masks

/mæsks/ /mɑːsks/

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noun

A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.

Examples :

"During the pandemic, many people wore masks to protect themselves from the virus. "

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That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.

Examples :

"His smiles were just masks he wore to hide his sadness. "

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A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade

Examples :

"The end-of-year party transformed into one of those wonderful masks, complete with music, costumes, and dancing until late. "

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A person wearing a mask.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The masks in the Halloween parade were very creative and colorful." "

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A dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters.

Examples :

"The school's history class was studying ancient Greek masks, a type of dramatic performance called a "tragedy" or "comedy" mask. "

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A grotesque head or face, used to adorn keystones and other prominent parts, to spout water in fountains, and the like

Examples :

"The old fountain featured stone masks spouting water into the basin below. "

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(fortification) In a permanent fortification, a redoubt which protects the caponiere.

Examples :

"The low redoubt, strategically placed, masks the caponiere, providing crucial cover from enemy fire. "

military architecture

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(fortification) A screen for a battery

Examples :

"During the siege, the engineers built masks of earth and timber to protect the artillery battery from enemy fire. "

military architecture

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The lower lip of the larva of a dragonfly, modified so as to form a prehensile organ.

Examples :

"A dragonfly larva uses its masks to quickly grab small fish and tadpoles underwater. "

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(Puebloan) A ceremonial object used in Puebloan kachina cults that resembles a Euro-American mask. (The term is objected to as an appropriate translation by Puebloan peoples as it emphasizes imitation but ignores power and representational intent.)

Examples :

"The anthropologist studied the intricate carvings on the kachina masks, understanding their significance in Puebloan ceremonies. "

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A pattern of bits used in bitwise operations; bitmask.

Examples :

"The software uses different masks to selectively filter and display specific types of error messages in the log file. "

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A two-color (black and white) bitmap generated from an image, used to create transparency in the image.

Examples :

"The graphic designer created masks from the photos to make the backgrounds transparent before adding them to the website. "

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The head of a fox, shown face-on and cut off immediately behind the ears.

Examples :

"The hunting lodge was decorated with several masks of foxes, each one staring out from the wall. "

animal part appearance

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To cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor.

Examples :

"The doctors mask their faces before entering the operating room to protect themselves from germs. "

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To disguise; to cover; to hide.

Examples :

"The thick fog masks the mountains from view. "

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To conceal; also, to intervene in the line of.

Examples :

"The tall building masks the view of the ocean from my apartment window. "

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To cover or keep in check.

Examples :

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

appearance action condition

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To take part as a masker in a masquerade

Examples :

"Every year, the children mask at the village's annual Halloween masquerade. "

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To wear a mask; to be disguised in any way

Examples :

"To hide his shyness, he masked his true feelings at school. "

appearance wear

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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 masks the edges of the painting with tape to create a clean, sharp border. "

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To set or unset (certain bits, or binary digits, within a value) by means of a bitmask.

Examples :

"The programmer masks the first four bits of the sensor data to isolate the temperature reading. "

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To disable (an interrupt, etc.) by setting or unsetting the associated bit.

Examples :

"The system administrator masks network interrupts during the server's nightly backup to prevent data corruption. "

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Examples :

"The masks kept the insects away from our faces while we worked in the garden. "

wear appearance material

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The mesh of a net; a net; net-bag.

Examples :

"The fisherman carefully inspected the masks of his net, repairing any small holes to prevent the fish from escaping. "

material utensil

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Examples :

"The masks in the bread dough helped to break down the starch and soften the texture. "

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verb

Examples :

"She masks the cooked banana with a fork until it becomes a smooth paste for the baby food. "

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To mix malt with hot water to yield wort.

Examples :

"The brewer masks the crushed grains in hot water to create the sweet liquid that will become beer. "

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To be infused or steeped.

Examples :

"The chef masks the olive oil with garlic and herbs for a richer flavor. "

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To prepare tea in a teapot; alternative to brew.

Examples :

"Instead of brewing the tea in a mug, I will mask it in the teapot for a richer flavor. "

drink utensil food action

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To bewilder; confuse.

Examples :

"The magician's quick movements and clever tricks masked the real process, leaving the audience completely baffled. "