Definitions
Masking - as a noun
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Example: "The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
The blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation
Example: "He studied auditory masking by pure tones"
Scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen
Masking - as a verb
To cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor.
To disguise; to cover; to hide.
To conceal; also, to intervene in the line of.
To cover or keep in check.
Example: "To mask a body of troops or a fortess by a superior force, while some hostile evolution is being carried out"
To take part as a masker in a masquerade
To wear a mask; to be disguised in any way
To cover or shield a part of a design or picture in order to prevent reproduction or to safeguard the surface from the colors used when working with an air brush or painting
To set or unset (certain bits, or binary digits, within a value) by means of a bitmask.
To disable (an interrupt, etc.) by setting or unsetting the associated bit.
To mash.
To mix malt with hot water to yield wort.
To be infused or steeped.
To prepare tea in a teapot; alternative to brew.
To bewilder; confuse.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
MASKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
MASKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
MASKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
