masking meaning and definition

MASKING noun

Definition of masking (noun)

1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
   • "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
   • synonyms: cover, covering, screening
2. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation
   • "he studied auditory masking by pure tones"
3. scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen
   • synonyms: masking piece