Mask (disambiguation) — A mask is an artifact normally worn on the face, typically for protection, concealment, performance, or amusement. The word can also refer to: In computing and technology Affinity mask, a bit mask indicating what processor a thread or process… … Wikipedia
mask — [mask, mäsk] n. [Fr masque < It maschera, mascara, a mask, prob. < Ar maskhara, a clown, buffoonery] 1. a covering for the face or part of the face, to conceal the identity 2. anything that conceals or disguises 3. a party, carnival, etc.… … English World dictionary
Mask — For other uses, see Mask (disambiguation). This stone mask from the pre ceramic neolithic period dates to 7000 BCE and is probably the oldest mask in the world (Musée de la Bible et de la Terre Sainte) … Wikipedia
mask — 1. Any of a variety of disease states producing alteration or discoloration of the skin of the face. 2. The expressionless appearance seen in certain diseases; e.g., Parkinson facies. 3. A facial bandage. 4. A shield designed to cover the mouth… … Medical dictionary
mask — 01. The teenager [masked] his shyness by getting drunk at parties in order to feel relaxed enough to talk to people. 02. The robbers were wearing clown [masks]. 03. My son wore a wonderful monster [mask] for Halloween. 04. You must wear a [mask]… … Grammatical examples in English
mask — [[t]mæsk, mɑsk[/t]] n. 1) a covering for all or part of the face, worn to conceal one s identity 2) a grotesque or humorous false face: party masks[/ex] 3) anything that disguises or conceals: His politeness is a mask for anger[/ex] 4) a covering … From formal English to slang
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation — a form of artificial respiration (known informally as the “kiss of life”) performed on an individual who has stopped breathing. The nostrils are pinched shut, the head is placed in the head tilt chin lift position, a seal is formed between the… … The new mediacal dictionary
mask — I. noun Etymology: Middle French masque, from Old Italian maschera Date: 1534 1. a. (1) a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise (2) a person wearing a mask ; masker b. (1) a figure of a head worn on the s … New Collegiate Dictionary
Mask, oxygen — A mask that covers the mouth and nose, and is hooked up to an oxygen tank. It delivers oxygen directly to the patient. Oxygen can also be delivered directly through a nasal catheter, a tube that divides into two smaller tubes that go into the… … Medical dictionary
Wrestling mask — A selection of wrestling masks sold at stores. A Wrestling mask is a fabric based mask that some professional wrestlers wear as part of their in ring persona or gimmick. Professional wrestlers have been using masks as far back as 1915 and they… … Wikipedia
oxygen mask — A mask that covers the mouth, nose, and lower face. It is used in inhaling oxygen from a tank or a bottle or through the oxygen supply system of an aircraft and in allowing the expired gas to escape. See oronsol oxygen mask … Aviation dictionary