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face mask
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face mask
(noun)
face mask
noun
plural
face masks
face mask
noun
plural
face masks
Britannica Dictionary definition of FACE MASK
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a mask or protective covering that goes over your face or part of your face
gas delivered to the patient via
face mask
(
American football
) The lineman grabbed the running back's
face mask
.
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