fencer's mask
- noun
- /ˈfɛnsərz mæsk/
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- The mesh of a fencer's mask allows clear vision while protecting the face from sword strikes.
Examples
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He wore a fencer's mask during the match.
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Before each bout, she carefully adjusted her fencer's mask for maximum comfort and safety.
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It is mandatory to wear a fencer's mask in all official fencing competitions.
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Don't forget your fencer's mask!
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Before each match, he always adjusted his fencer's mask to ensure maximum protection during the bout.
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She put on her fencer's mask carefully, knowing it would shield her face from any potential injury.
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A good fencer's mask is essential for safety, as it guards against the impact of a sword during fencing matches.
Synonyms
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1.0
A covering worn on the face to hide, protect, or decorate it
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1.8
A protective covering worn over the face in sports to prevent injury
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3.9
A set of metal bars attached to the front of a football helmet that protects the player's face
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3.4
A mask a baseball catcher wears to protect the face from being hurt
A protective face cover made of mesh worn in fencing
A strong wire mask a baseball catcher wears to protect the face
A protective face guard made of metal bars used by the catcher in baseball or softball
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Morphology
fencer's + mask
The meaning is directly compositional: 'fencer's' denotes something belonging to or used by a person who fences and 'mask' denotes a face covering. This simple possessive + noun pattern is common and cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Fencer's mask comes from the real gear used in the sport of fencing: a wire mesh mask worn by a fencer to cover the face during matches. Because the mask literally 'protects' the face from sword hits, the name now means a face covering that 'guards' against injury.