Masking — synonyms, masking antonyms, definition

1. masking (Noun)

cover covering masking piece screening

masking (Noun) — The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it. ex. "the masking concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

masking (Noun) — The blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation. ex. "he studied auditory masking by pure tones"

masking (Noun) — Scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen.

aesthesis concealing concealment esthesis hiding scene scenery sensation sense datum sense experience sense impression

2. masking (Verb)

blocking out cloaking disguising dissembling unmasking

masking (Verb) — Hide under a false appearance. ex. "He masked his disappointment"

masking (Verb) — Put a mask on or cover with a mask. ex. "Mask the children for Halloween"

masking (Verb) — Make unrecognizable. ex. "The herb masks the garlic taste"

masking (Verb) — (cooking) cover with a sauce. ex. "mask the meat"

masking (Verb) — (photography) shield from light.

concealing covering hiding camouflaging dissimulating masquerading