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masks

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/mæks/ · masks

A covering for the face, typically worn for disguise or protection.

Meanings

nounformal

A covering for the face, typically worn for disguise or protection.

چہرے کے لیے ایک ڈھکن، جو عام طور پر چھپنے یا تحفظ کے لیے پہنا جاتا ہے۔

ماسک

mask

Synonyms

coveringdisguiseface shieldڈھکنچھپاؤچہرے کا حفاظتی سامان

Antonyms

revealexposeunmaskظاہر کرناکھولناماسک ہٹانا

Common Collocations

  • surgical masks
  • party masks
  • facial masks

Example Sentences

She wore a mask to protect herself from the virus.

اس نے وائرس سے بچنے کے لئے ماسک پہنا.

Us ne virus se bachne ke liye mask pehna.

In the theatre, actors often wear masks to portray different characters.

تھیٹر میں، اداکار اکثر مختلف کرداروں کی عکاسی کرنے کے لئے ماسک پہنتے ہیں.

Theater mein, adakar aksar mukhtalif kirdaron ki aakasi karne ke liye mask pehente hain.

The artist created beautiful masks for the festival.

فنکار نے جشن کے لئے خوبصورت ماسک بنائے.

Fankar ne jashn ke liye khoobsurat mask banaye.

Easily Confused With

masque:A masque refers to a form of festive courtly entertainment that consists of music and dancing, often involving elaborate costumes and masks.

Word Family

masking
verbماسک کرنا
unmask
verbماسک ہٹانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a party where everyone wears masks to hide their identity.

Visualize a masquerade ball where elegant people wear ornate masks.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ماسک کے پیچھے چھپے چہرے کو نہ بھولنا

mask ke peeche chhupe chehre ko na bhoolna

Do not forget the face hidden behind the mask.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "masque" — a covering for the face

First known use: 14th century

The term 'mask' comes from the French word 'masque', which dates back to the 16th century, originally used in reference to disguise in theatrical performances.