mask


mask (http://definr.com/mask)

     n 1: a covering to disguise or conceal the face
     2: activity that tries to conceal something; "no mask could
        conceal his ignorance"; "they moved in under a mask of
        friendship"
     3: a party of guests wearing costumes and masks [syn: masquerade,
         masque]
     4: a protective covering worn over the face
     v 1: hide under a false appearance [syn: dissemble, cloak]
     2: put a mask on or cover with a mask; "Mask the children for
        Halloween" [ant: unmask]
     3: cover with a sauce; "mask the meat"
     4: shield from light; as in photography [syn: block out]