facemask

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Pronunciation

• (GA, Northern England) IPA: /ˈfeɪs.mæsk/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/

Noun

facemask (plural facemasks)

1. A covering used to protect or disguise the face.
   1. (diving) A full-face diving mask.
   2. (medicine) A surgical mask.
   3. A mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose, such as a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf.
   4. A dust mask.
   5. A respirator.
2. A facial mask.
3. (American football, Canadian football) The part of the helmet that directly covers the face, made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars.
4. (American football, Canadian football) The foul of grasping it during play.

Related terms

• facial mask

Translations

• Spanish: máscara

Translations

• Spanish: mascarilla, cuberito para la cara

Translations

• French: grilles
• German: Facemask
• Spanish: máscara, barras

Translations

• Spanish: sujetar de la máscara

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