Definition of masking Masking

/mæˈskɪŋ/ - [matsking] -

We found 6 definitions of masking from 4 different sources.

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What does masking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: maskings

masking - the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation; "he studied auditory masking by pure tones"
masking - the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
  cover, covering, screening
  concealing, hiding, concealment the state of being hidden; "he went into hiding"
masking - scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen
  masking piece
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • masking (Verb)
    Present participle of mask.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • masking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Mask

Part of speech

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  • masking, verb, gerund of mask (infinitive).
  • masking, noun, singular of maskings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

masking in sign language
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