mask

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A covering worn on the face to conceal one’s identity, as.

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A covering, as of cloth, that has openings for the eyes, entirely or partly conceals the face, and is worn especially at a masquerade ball.

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A grotesque or comical representation of a face, worn especially to frighten or amuse, as at Halloween.

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A facial covering worn for ritual.

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A figure of a head worn by actors in Greek and Roman drama to identify a character or trait and to amplify the voice.

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A protective covering for the face or head.

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A gas mask.

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A usually rubber frame forming a watertight seal around the eyes and nose and containing a transparent covering for use in seeing underwater.

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A covering for the nose and mouth that is used for inhaling oxygen or an anesthetic.