gasmask

3.5

A face cover with a filter that stops poisonous gases reaching your lungs

noun
/ˈɡæzˌmæsk/

: máscara de gas

He wore a gasmask during the drill.

Examples

He kept a gasmask in his emergency kit just in case of a chemical spill.
The soldiers were ordered to put on their gasmasks before entering the contaminated area.
During the disaster drill, everyone practiced wearing a gasmask.
The soldiers were issued gasmasks before deployment.
During the chemical leak, the workers were ordered to wear a gasmask to protect themselves from the toxic fumes.
In the military training exercise, each soldier was provided with a gasmask to ensure their safety from harmful agents.
To prepare for the gas attack drill, she carefully fitted her gasmask and checked that the filter was functioning properly.

Synonyms

respirator

vsgasmask

Specialized

9 5.2

A device worn over the nose and mouth that filters smoke, dust, and gases from the air you breathe

focuses on protecting lungs and face specifically from poisonous gases

gas helmet

vsgasmask

Archaic

7.1

A protective mask that covers the whole head and filters harmful gases to keep lungs safe

is the general protective face and lung filter used broadly

How Protective

breathing apparatus

Specialized

3 4.4

oxygen mask

15 3.4

gasmask

3.5

respirator

Specialized

9 5.2

face mask

4 1.4

Surface Forms

gasmask singular

gasmasks plural

Morphology

gasmask = gas + mask (transparent) = gas + mask

The term 'gasmask' is a straightforward compound of 'gas' and 'mask', with a clear meaning derived from its components.

Etymology

Gasmask is made from gas ('poisonous air') and mask ('a cover for the face'), which gives a clear picture of its parts. So a gasmask is a special face cover with filters that helps keep dangerous gas out of your lungs.