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masking

UK
/ˈmɑːskɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæskɪŋ/

Translations

maskingnoun
maskings
pl
The artist used masking to protect certain areas of the canvas while applying paint to others.
L’artiste a utilisé le masquage pour protéger certaines zones de la toile tout en appliquant de la peinture sur d’autres.
Additional translations
masquage acoustiqueAudio.
Synonyms
concealment
disguise
camouflage
shroud
veil
screen
obscuration
covering
maskingadjective
more masking
Comp.
most masking
Super.
UK
/ˈmɑːskɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæskɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "masking tape"
de masquage
He secured the glass with masking tape before painting the frame.
Il a fixé le verre avec du ruban de masquage avant de peindre le cadre.
Synonyms
disguising
veiling
screening
protective
mask-like
concealing
camouflaging
covering
hiding
obscuring
maskverb

masking

Gerund

masked
Past Simple
masked
Past Participle
masking
Gerund
UK
/mɑːsk/
US
/mæsk/
masquerSens général : cacher, dissimuler.
She used makeup to mask the blemishes on her skin.
Elle a utilisé du maquillage pour masquer les imperfections de sa peau.
Additional translations
masquerSens technique en informatique et en électronique.
Synonyms
hide
disguise
screen
conceal
cover
shroud
obscure
cloak

Definitions

maskingnoun
The act or process of concealing something, often to protect or disguise it.
The artist used masking to protect certain areas of the canvas while applying paint to others.
A technique in audio production where certain sounds are hidden or obscured by other sounds.
The engineer used masking to ensure the vocals were not overpowered by the background music.
Material or covering applied to protect or hide a surface or object during a process such as painting, etching, or fabrication.
Before sand-blasting the chassis, the technician applied a masking to shield the threaded holes.
maskingadjective
Serving to conceal or protect something from exposure or damage.
He secured the glass with masking tape before painting the frame.
maskverb
To cover or conceal something so that it is not visible or recognizable.
She used makeup to mask the blemishes on her skin.
To disguise or hide the true nature of something.
The company tried to mask its financial problems by releasing optimistic reports.
To protect oneself or others by wearing a mask, especially to prevent the spread of disease.
During the pandemic, people were advised to mask in public places.
In computing and electronics, to apply a mask to data, a signal, or a surface in order to select, protect, or modify particular parts while leaving others unaffected.
The firmware masks the upper four bits of the control register before processing.
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