facecovering
nounUK /ˈfeɪsˌkʌvərɪŋ/
US /ˈfeɪsˌkʌvərɪŋ/
A face covering is something you wear over your face to cover it.
She put on a face covering before going into the busy shop.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A cloth or mask worn over the nose and mouth to help stop germs from spreading.
Everyone wore a face covering on the crowded train.
3. A piece of material used to hide or protect the face, such as a veil or balaclava.
The rider pulled up his face covering against the cold wind.
4. Any protective layer that goes over the front of the head or face.
The welder's face covering kept sparks away from his skin.