| noun | the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it “the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft” |
| noun | the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation “he studied auditory masking by pure tones” |
| noun | scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen |
| verb | hide under a false appearance “He masked his disappointment” |
| verb | put a mask on or cover with a mask “Mask the children for Halloween” |
| verb | make unrecognizable “The herb masks the garlic taste” |
| verb | cover with a sauce “mask the meat” |
| verb | shield from light |
| cover | verb | spread over a surface to conceal or protect |
| screen | verb | protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm |
| mask | verb | hide under a false appearance |
| cloak | noun | anything that covers or conceals |
| mask | noun | activity that tries to conceal something |
| masking | noun | the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it |
| masker | noun | a participant in a masquerade |
| disguise | noun | the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance |