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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it | |
| Synonyms: | cover screening covering | |
| Examples: | "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" |
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| Related terms: | concealment cover dissemble cover | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (psychology) the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation | |
| Examples: | "he studied auditory masking by pure tones" |
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| Related terms: | sensation | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (theater) scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen | |
| Synonyms: | masking_piece | |
| Related terms: | scenery | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] hiding from view | |
| Examples: | "speeding down the other lane beyond the masking truck"- T.H.White" "a masking piece is a flat or curtain that hides part of the stage from the audience" |
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| Related terms: | concealing | |
| Similar spelling: |
making makings Massingill Massingale Massengill Massengale mahjong Maginnis MacInnis Mackenzie machinist |
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