masking

/mˈæskɪŋ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
   “the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
2. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation
   “he studied auditory masking by pure tones”
3. scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen

Synonyms for masking

• cover
• covering
• screening
• masking piece

Words that rhyme with masking

• asking
• basking
• multitasking
• tasking