Definitions

1. noun

a covering for the face, typically worn to conceal one’s identity or to protect oneself from dust, gas, or other airborne substances

“She put on a surgical mask to protect herself from the virus.”

2. verb

to conceal or disguise one’s identity or intentions

“He masked his true feelings behind a polite smile.”

3. verb

to cover or conceal something with a layer or surface

“The painter masked the old furniture with a layer of primer.”

4. noun

a fake or artificial representation of something, especially a person or a situation

“The movie was a mask for the real-life drama that unfolded behind the scenes.”