mask
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6.9
- noun
- /mæsk/
- Specialized
:
máscara
- And now I want to create a mask that is just the grass.
- bit mask
- a layer mask
- create a mask
Examples
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However, our national data mask what is happening in individual states.
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The owner thus creates a new mask, which differs from other masks in the region.
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When you want to continue, just create another Layer Mask and proceed with the selection process.
Academic text (1999) -
To see the edge properly, it is necessary to remove and reapply the red mask repeatedly.
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The simplest way is to make two masks out of the same piece of photographic mounting board.
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The application manages the exception mask and flags in the FPC register.
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The designer created a digital mask to highlight specific areas of the image for editing.
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Using a layer mask, the artist could blend different textures seamlessly.
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The video editor applied a color mask to enhance only the blue tones in the footage.
Synonyms
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5.3
Hiding or replacing private data so others cannot see real personal details
A cover used to stop light or ink from reaching part of a picture
Compounds
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3.4
A covering you wear over the nose and mouth to give oxygen in emergencies or medical care
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1.4
A covering worn over the nose and mouth to protect against dust, germs, or pollution
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4.0
A mask that covers the upper part of the face, leaves the mouth visible, and has holes for the eyes
- Specialized
1
4.0
A face cover that protects your eyes and face from sparks, bright light and heat during welding
- US
A protective face guard made of metal bars used by the catcher in baseball or softball
A protective face covering made of wire mesh worn by someone who fences to stop sword hits
A face cover like the one Hannibal Lecter wears that covers the lower face and looks scary
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mask comes from Italian maschera, meaning something that hides part of the face, and we use the same idea in technology. So, a mask in computing or images is a pattern that hides or protects parts of data or a picture.