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face mask

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. face masknoun

    mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey

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  1. face mask

    A face mask is a protective covering worn over the nose and mouth, primarily used to reduce the spread of airborne diseases, filter out air pollution or to protect the face during certain tasks, such as medical procedures or sports activities. They can be made from a variety of materials, both disposable and reusable, and frequently have straps or loops that secure the mask behind the ears. Most face masks also have a flexible strip along the top edge that can be shaped to fit snugly over the nose bridge.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of face mask in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of face mask in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of face mask in a Sentence

  1. The CDC:

    If you are not able to wear a face mask( for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a face mask if they enter your room.

  2. The CDC:

    It is likely that measures taken to slow or prevent spread of SARS-CoV-2 have had an impact on the spread of other pathogens, including influenza. Measures, including extensive reductions in global travel, teleworking, school closures, social distancing, and face mask use may have played a role, less travel likely played a role.

  3. Ted Wheeler:

    He had no face mask on and got within a foot or two of my face while he was videoing me.

  4. Sara Greenstein:

    Although wearing a cloth face mask is better than nothing, it is no substitute for an N95 or surgical mask, which are precisely engineered, highly technical products.

  5. Pat Moret:

    Worst case scenario is that they have to dive them out. So they're being fully immersed in water, wearing what we know is a full face mask or maybe even some sort of commercial dive helmet to make it a little less stressful for them. But it will be a truly terrifying experience.


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