facemask

Goalie's protective gear

A facemask is a covering worn over the nose and mouth.

Medical facemasks protect against airborne particles and pathogens: Wear a facemask in the hospital.

In football, the facemask is the protective metal cage attached to a helmet, and grabbing an opponent's facemask draws a penalty.

Beauty facemasks are treatments applied to cleanse or moisturize the skin.

medical

surgical

Relating to operations

disposable · sterile · hospital · clinic · pandemic · virus · infection · pathogen · contamination · sanitation

protective

respirator

Breathing protection device

  • N95Particle-filtering face mask
  • filterPorous separation device
  • barrierObstruction preventing passage

PPE · hazmat · industrial · occupational · particulate · fumes · dust · chemicals · toxins · ventilation

sports

football

Field sport with goals

lacrosse · helmet · visor · cage · guard · gridiron · protective · chinstrap · padding · shatterproof

skincare

clay

Moldable earth for ceramics

serum · exfoliation · pores · brightening · anti-aging · collagen · cleansing · detoxify · rejuvenation · glow

disguise

anonymity

Unknown identity state

identity · incognito · costume · Halloween · carnival · venetian · theatrical · mystery · unrecognizable · alter-ego

diving

scuba

Portable underwater breathing gear

seal · lens · purge · silicone · freediving · spearfishing · reef · visibility · anti-fog · strap

regulatory

mandate

Formal authoritative directive

  • complianceAdhering to requirements
  • OSHAFederal workplace safety regulator
  • FDAU.S. health regulator

standards · legislation · policy · enforcement · guidelines · certification · regulations · inspection · directive · requirement

Categories
Opposites
face coverage

facemaskbare face

helmet · headband · hairnet · cap · hood

protective function

facemaskhelmet

Protective head covering

body armor · shield · gloves · kneepads · chest protector

identity concealment

facemaskbare face

name tag · ID badge · unmasked · maskless · face reveal

Family

facemasks

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G