ski mask

• Tipo de gorro que cobre a cabeça e o rosto, geralmente com aberturas para os olhos e a boca, originalmente usado para se aquecer durante a prática de esqui, mas hoje frequentemente associado a esconder o rosto em atividades criminosas.

A type of headgear that covers the head and face, typically with openings for the eyes and mouth, originally worn for warmth during skiing but now commonly associated with concealment during criminal activities.

1. Winter headwearB1formal

   A knitted garment covering the head and face, with openings for the eyes and mouth, worn for warmth in cold weather.

   Balaclava

   • He wore a ski mask to protect his face from the freezing wind.
   • Skiers often use a ski mask under their helmet for extra warmth.
   • She bought a fleece-lined ski mask for her trip to the Alps.

2. Concealment garmentB2informal

   A similar garment used to conceal one's identity, often associated with criminal activity.

   Máscara de ocultação facial

   • The robber was wearing a black ski mask during the heist.
   • Security cameras captured a person in a ski mask near the bank.
   • He pulled down his ski mask to avoid being recognized.