covering vs mask

mask vs covering

covering and mask both are nouns.

covering is not a verb while mask is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
covering	Yes	No	No	No
mask	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, mask is a hyponym of covering; that is, mask is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than covering:

covering: an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
mask: a covering to disguise or conceal the face

Other hyponyms of covering include artificial skin, bootleg, bubble, canopy, casing, chafing gear, cloak, cloth covering, article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable, coat, coating, cover plate, drape, earmuff, fig leaf, finger, flap, floor cover, floor covering, folder, footgear, footwear, exhaust hood, hood, hood, imbrication, lapping, overlapping, instep, matting, mercy seat, paddle-box, paddle box, planking, protection, protective cover, protective covering, concealment, cover, covert, screen, swathing, thumb, toe, cover, top, upholstery, wrap, wrapper, wrapping.

covering (noun)	mask (noun)
the act of protecting something by covering it	activity that tries to conceal something
the work of applying something	a covering to disguise or conceal the face
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	a protective covering worn over the face
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)	a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
a natural object that covers or envelops

covering (verb)	mask (verb)
	put a mask on or cover with a mask
	shield from light
	cover with a sauce
	hide under a false appearance
	make unrecognizable

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