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Gasmask

Description:

A gasmask is a protective mask designed to protect the wearer from inhaling harmful gases, chemicals, and pollutants. It consists of a mask that covers the face and a filtration system.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Protective Mask:

A gasmask is a necessary piece of equipment for people who work in hazardous environments, military personnel, and firefighters.

Example sentence: During the chemical spill, the firefighter wore his gasmask to protect himself from the toxic fumes.

2. Noun - Fashion Accessory:

Gasmasks are sometimes used as fashion accessories in the alternative and steampunk communities.

Example sentence: The gothic-inspired outfit was completed with the addition of a stylish gasmask.

3. Verb - To Wear a Gasmask:

In emergency situations, people may need to gasmask themselves for protection.

Example sentence: Due to the rapidly spreading wildfire, residents were advised to gasmask themselves until evacuations could take place.

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