a covering to disguise or conceal the face

activity that tries to conceal something; no mask could conceal his ignorance; they moved in under a mask of friendship'

a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

[ Syn: masquerade , masquerade party , masque ]

a protective covering worn over the face

hide under a false appearance; He masked his disappointment

[ Syn: dissemble , cloak ]

put a mask on or cover with a mask; Mask the children for Halloween'

make unrecognizable; The herb masks the garlic taste; We disguised our faces before robbing the bank

[ Syn: disguise ]

cover with a sauce; mask the meat'

shield from light

[ Syn: block out ]