face mask

face mask
noun
mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey
Hypernyms: ↑mask

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face mask,
1. a covering of plastic or other material worn over the face for protection: »

The diver adjusted his face mask before submerging.

2. a mask in the likeness of a person's face.

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n. a protective mask covering the nose and mouth or nose and eyes

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noun, pl ⋯ masks [count]
: a mask or protective covering that goes over your face or part of your face

gas delivered to the patient via face mask

(American football) The lineman grabbed the running back's face mask.


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