facemask
nounUS /ˈfeɪs.mæsk/ · UK /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/
Etymology From face + mask.
8 senses
› A covering used to protect or disguise the face.
1
Diving, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports, Underwater diving A diving mask.
2
Medicine, Sciences A surgical mask.
3
A mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose, such as a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf.
4
A dust mask.
5
A respirator.
6
A facial mask (cosmetic application).
7
American football, Ball games, Football, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Canadian The part of the helmet that directly covers the face, made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars.
8
American football, Ball games, Football, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Canadian The foul of grasping it during play.
- Related terms
- facial mask, maskhole