masking

Pluralmaskings (some meanings)

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The act of hiding or covering something so it cannot be seen or noticed.

   Like putting a blanket over something so no one can see what is underneath.

   The masking of the noise with soft music helped the baby fall asleep.

   Careful masking of the stain kept anyone from spotting it.

   Similarconcealment, disguise, covering, camouflage

   Oppositedisclosure, exposure

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The habit of wearing a face mask to stay safe and healthy.

   Like wearing a raincoat to stay dry: the mask helps keep germs away.

   Masking became common at the clinic during flu season.

   Many schools encouraged masking to keep students from getting sick.

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3. 3
   verb

   Present participle of mask. Use this form for something happening right now.

   She was masking her disappointment with a bright smile.

   He kept masking the truth from his parents.

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A party where the guests hide their faces behind masks.

   Like a costume party where everyone covers their face so you cannot tell who is who.

   The whole town came to the masking in their finest disguises.

   At the masking, no one could tell who was behind each face.

   Similarmasquerade

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