Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A covering worn on the face, often enveloping the entire head, especially.
- noun A covering that disguises one's identity.
- noun A covering that protects one's face.
- noun A transparent, watertight mask that is used to see under water.
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- noun a
cover used toprotect ordisguise theface
Etymologies
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Examples
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He was really upset that the officials didn't call the facemask penalty he had a point—it was blatant.
Waiting for Tebow to Go Splat Reed Albergotti 2011
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The Huskers were livid when officials didn't call a facemask penalty that would have kept alive a late possession.
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A postgame theme centered on a passing torch from red to purple, but the Huskers, angered when officials didn't call a facemask penalty that would have kept alive a late
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Helmet had a sticker with 00308 on it, and attached to the facemask was a tag saying model # RWG.
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Replays showed Adams 'hand hit Rodgers in the facemask, though it was less clear whether he pulled or twisted Rodgers' facemask, which is necessary for a penalty.
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Helmet had a sticker with 00308 on it, and attached to the facemask was a tag saying model # RWG.
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Pacific 10 Conference suspends an official for not calling a facemask penalty on the Trojans safety in a play against Oregon State.
unknown title 2009
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I think punching a guy in the facemask is the dumbest thing ever.
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Conference on Monday suspended an official for not calling a facemask penalty against the two-time All-American.
unknown title 2009
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It is also known as a Delaire "facemask"; you can see why.
Reverse Pull Headgear Dr. Dean Brandon 2006
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