airmask
nounUK /ˈeə.mɑːsk/
US /ˈer.mæsk/
A mask that gives you clean air to breathe.
The firefighter put on an airmask before going into the smoky building.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A mask connected to a tank that supplies air for diving or working underwater.
The diver checked her airmask before jumping into the sea.
3. A protective face covering worn by pilots or astronauts that provides air at high altitudes.
The pilot's airmask kept him breathing safely as the plane climbed.
4. A device worn over the nose and mouth to filter dust or harmful particles from the air.
He wore an airmask while sanding the old wooden floor.