face mask

noun9

1. •
   A covering used to protect or disguise the face.
2. •
   A diving mask.
3. •
   A surgical mask.

   • But it wasn’t the sterile walls of the hospital I expected: no stirrups, no beeping monitors, no scrubbed nurses in face masks. — 1998
4. •
   A mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose, such as a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf.
5. •
   A dust mask.
6. •
   A respirator.
7. •
   A facial mask (cosmetic application).
8. •
   The part of the helmet that directly covers the face, made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars.
9. •
   The foul of grasping it during play.