face mask
Americannoun
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Sports. the protective equipment, usually made of steel or plastic, that guards the face, as the steel cage worn by a baseball catcher or the molded plastic covering worn by a hockey goalkeeper.
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any of various similar devices to shield the face, sometimes attached to or forming part of a helmet, as that worn by workers engaged in a hazardous activity.
Etymology
Origin of face mask
Example Sentences
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They arrived at the meeting fully armed, and donned face masks for the interview, after insisting on having their identities disguised.
From BBC
Many of the individuals are wearing dark hoodies, and some are wearing face masks.
From Los Angeles Times
In particular, they have demanded curtailed patrols, a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks during operations and the requirement that they obtain a judicial warrant to enter private property.
From Barron's
They have asked for a number of changes within the DHS including a ban on immigration agents wearing face masks, better identification for officers and stricter rules for obtaining warrants.
From BBC
Omer Sheikh was in the house during the search and directed investigators to the attic, where 121 boxes of rubber gloves were discovered, as well as a box of face masks.
From BBC
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