mask

Everyday

1. A mask is a covering you wear over your face or part of it, to hide who you are, to dress up, or to protect yourself. tree →
2. A face mask is a covering over the nose and mouth to stop germs, dust or smoke getting in or out. tree →
3. A mask can be a special breathing mask, like for diving or for oxygen. tree →
4. To mask something means to hide or cover it, like masking a smell. tree →
5. Masking tape is a paper tape used to cover edges when painting. tree →

In the lessons

Everyday: masks for Halloween, carnivals and plays; snorkel and diving masks; doctors and dentists wear masks to stop germs; masks protect against dust and smoke. Safety: on a plane, «put on your own oxygen mask before helping others». In stories, a masked person is often a hero or villain hiding their identity. Phrases: «wear a mask», «face mask», «oxygen mask», «snorkel mask», «masked», «masking tape».

Examples

• We made masks for the carnival. tree →
• The doctor wore a mask over her nose and mouth. tree →
• Put on your own oxygen mask first. tree →
• The superhero wore a black mask. tree →
• I can see fish through my snorkel mask. tree →
• Dad wore a dust mask while sanding the wood. tree →
• The smell of paint was masked by the flowers. tree →
• Use masking tape so the paint stays in a straight line. tree →
• The domino raised his mask, and it was George. tree →

Note

Countable: «a mask, masks». Adjective: «masked» (wearing a mask). Do not mix up with «mast» (a tall pole on a ship). Masks should not cover a young child's face in a way that makes breathing hard.