gas mask

gas mask
noun
: a close-fitting facepiece connected to a canister through which all air breathed is drawn to protect the respiratory tract and face against irritating and poisonous gases : respirator

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a masklike device containing or attached to a component that filters the air inhaled by the wearer through charcoal and chemicals, for protecting the face and lungs against noxious gases and fumes, as in warfare or in certain industrial processes.
[1910-15]

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gas mask noun
A respiratory device (covering nose, mouth and eyes) as a protection against poisonous gases
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Main Entry: ↑gas

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gas mask UK US noun [countable] [singular gas mask plural gas masks]
a special covering for your face that protects you from poisonous gas
Thesaurus: clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide somethinghyponym

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gas mask,
a tight covering that fits over the mouth and nose to prevent breathing poisonous gas or smoke. A gas mask is a helmet or mask supplied with a filter so that the wearer breathes only filtered air.

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n. a protective mask used to cover a person's face as a defense against poisonous gas

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noun, pl ⋯ masks [count]
: a mask used to protect the face and lungs against poisonous gases

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ˈgas mask [gas mask gas masks] noun
a piece of equipment worn over the face as protection against poisonous gas

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