Gasmask (Noun)
Meaning
A protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The firefighter carefully put on her gasmask to protect herself against the toxic fumes in the burning building.
- During the military training exercise, soldiers wore gasmasks to simulate the effects of a chemical attack.
- In case of a chemical spill, the emergency responders grabbed their gasmasks and rushed to the scene.
- The doctor put on a gasmask before entering the isolation room to treat the patient with a highly contagious disease.
- The protesters wore gasmasks to protect themselves from the tear gas used by the police to disperse the crowd.