English Explanatory Dictionary

facemask

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A covering used to protect or disguise the face.
  2. A diving mask.
  3. A surgical mask.
  4. A mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose, such as a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf.
  5. A dust mask.
  6. A respirator.
  7. A facial mask (cosmetic application).
  8. The part of the helmet that directly covers the face, made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars.
  9. The foul of grasping it during play.

Pronunciation

/ˈfeɪs.mæsk/ /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-facemask.wav

Word forms

facemask facemasks face mask

Etymology

From face + mask.

Related words

facial mask maskhole

Translations

Chinese Mandarin: 面具 Chinese Mandarin: 面罩 Chinese Mandarin: 潛水面罩 /潜水面罩 Finnish: naamari Finnish: naamio Finnish: maski Finnish: sukellusnaamari French: couvre-visage Māori: ārai kanohi Spanish: máscara Spanish: cambuj Spanish: gambox (gambosh) Spanish: gambux (gambush) Dutch: gezichtsmasker German: Tauchmaske German: Schnorchelmaske Norwegian Bokmål: ansiktsmaske Scottish Gaelic: masg-aodainn Swedish: ansiktsmask Vietnamese: mặt nạ
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