Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: mask

'mask'

[mask.n.01] as in: a covering to disguise or conceal the face

'mask'

[mask.n.02] as in: activity that tries to conceal something

Examples:
no mask could conceal his ignorance
they moved in under a mask of friendship

'mask'

[masquerade.n.01] as in: a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

'mask'

[mask.n.04] as in: a protective covering worn over the face

'mask'

[dissemble.v.02] as in: hide under a false appearance

Examples:
He masked his disappointment

'mask'

[mask.v.02] as in: put a mask on or cover with a mask

Examples:
Mask the children for Halloween

'mask'

[disguise.v.01] as in: make unrecognizable

Examples:
The herb masks the garlic taste
We disguised our faces before robbing the bank

'mask'

[mask.v.04] as in: cover with a sauce

Examples:
mask the meat

'mask'

[mask.v.05] as in: shield from light

Origins

					mask (English)
├── maske (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── max (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
├── masken (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── masque (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
    └── maschera (Italian)
        └── masca (Latin)