1. the act of covering or concealing something
2. a technique used in painting or photography to protect certain areas from treatment
Usage: technical

1. present participle of mask; covering or concealing

Examples

• The masking tape protected the window frame during painting.
• She is masking her true feelings about the situation.
• The photographer used masking techniques to create the double exposure.
• Masking the smell with air freshener didn’t solve the problem.
• The artist spent hours masking different sections of the canvas.
• Heavy makeup was masking the actor’s natural features.
• The masking of sensitive data is required for privacy protection.