facemask
See also: face mask
English
editEtymology
editPronunciation
edit- (General American, Northern England) IPA(key): /ˈfeɪs.mæsk/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/
Noun
editfacemask (plural facemasks)
- A covering used to protect or disguise the face.
- (underwater diving) A full-face diving mask.
- (medicine) A surgical mask.
- A mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose, such as a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf.
- A dust mask.
- A respirator.
- A facial mask (cosmetic application).
- (American football, Canadian football) The part of the helmet that directly covers the face, made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars.
- (American football, Canadian football) The foul of grasping it during play.
Alternative forms
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editTranslations
editsomething used to cover the face
covering used to protect the face used for diving
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surgical mask — see surgical mask
mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose
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dust mask — see dust mask
part of the helmet that covers the face
foul of grasping a facemask during play
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