noun
masking
noun
1
The act of covering, concealing, or disguising something.
"Masking the odor with air freshener only worked for a few minutes."
2
The practice of wearing a protective face covering.
"Masking requirements were lifted at the hospital last spring."
How to Use Masking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of covering something up, or the practice of wearing a face mask.
Word Forms
maskings plural
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Etymology
From mask plus the suffix "-ing."