masking

(noun) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it. Synonyms: cover, covering, screening. Example: "The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft."

(noun) the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation. Example: "He studied auditory masking by pure tones."

(noun) scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen. Synonyms: masking piece.

(verb) hide under a false appearance. Synonyms: dissemble, cloak, mask. Example: "He masked his disappointment."

(verb) put a mask on or cover with a mask. Synonyms: mask. Example: "Mask the children for halloween."

(verb) make unrecognizable. Synonyms: disguise, mask. Examples: "The herb masks the garlic taste." "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank."

(verb) cover with a sauce. Synonyms: mask. Example: "Mask the meat."

(verb) shield from light. Synonyms: mask, block out.