FACEMASK

Etymology

Noun

facemask (plural facemasks)

A covering used to protect or disguise the face.

(diving) A full-face diving mask.

(medicine) A surgical mask.

A mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose, such as a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf.

A dust mask.

A respirator.

A facial mask.

(American football, Canadian football) The part of the helmet that directly covers the face, made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars.

(American football, Canadian football) The foul of grasping it during play.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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