masking Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
   cover; screening; covering.
   
   • the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
2. noun the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation
   
   • he studied auditory masking by pure tones
3. noun scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen
   masking piece.
   
4. verb hide under a false appearance
   mask; dissemble; cloak.
   
   • He masked his disappointment
5. verb put a mask on or cover with a mask
   mask.
   
   • Mask the children for Halloween
6. verb make unrecognizable
   disguise; mask.
   
   • The herb masks the garlic taste
   • We disguised our faces before robbing the bank
7. verb cover with a sauce
   mask.
   
   • mask the meat
8. verb shield from light
   block out; mask.
   

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