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.
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.