English · Word Candidate

mask

/mɑːsk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: masks · masking · masked

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Che hoặc che một phần khuôn mặt để ngụy trang hoặc bảo vệ

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Noun

Examples

a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó ngụy trang; một lời biện minh hoặc mưu mẹo

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Noun

Examples

Grouchy and wary and tender, he’s a sozzled hedonist seemingly out for himself—though his party-animal facade is just a mask for his bottomless generosity.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Che (khuôn mặt hoặc thứ khác) để che giấu danh tính hoặc bảo vệ khỏi thương tích

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Verb

Examples

They must all be masked and vizarded

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To disguise as something else.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngụy trang thành thứ khác

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mask” mean?

A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.

Is “mask” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.