face mask

English Thesaurus

1. mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	mask,
definition	:	a protective covering worn over the face (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	catcher's mask,
definition	:	a mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	face guard,
definition	:	face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmets (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	fencer's mask, fencing mask,
definition	:	a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's face (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	ski mask,
definition	:	a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow (noun.artifact)