mask off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of mask (“shield from paint or copying, etc.”).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The labour cost of this type of paint job comes more from the time it takes to painstakingly mask things off than from the time it takes to spray the paint.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mask off” mean?
Synonym of mask (“shield from paint or copying, etc.”).
Is “mask off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.