half mask

Face partly covered

A half mask covers only part of the face, typically from the forehead to above the upper lip, leaving the mouth and jaw exposed.

Half masks are worn at masquerades and costume events, where they allow eating and drinking while maintaining disguise.

In industrial and medical contexts, a half mask respirator covers the nose and mouth but not the eyes: Workers wore half masks to filter dust.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G