/mɑːsk/
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Translation
A cover for the face, worn to hide it or to keep it safe.
Word origin
From French masque, from Italian maschera, a face cover worn at carnival.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- masque
- English cognates
- mascara, masquerade
Grammar
Gender
Pluralmasks
Examples
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A "mask" covers the face so that people do not know you.
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A "mask" can also keep the mouth and nose safe.
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Masks are often made to look like animals or people.
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