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Whiteface

Definition:

Whiteface refers to the act of painting one's face completely white, often as a form of theatrical makeup or as a disguise.

Senses:

Noun

1. A type of theatrical makeup used to create a pale or ghostly appearance.

2. A person wearing whiteface makeup.

3. A clown characterized by a completely white-painted face.

Verb

1. To apply whiteface makeup to oneself or someone else as a part of a theatrical performance.

2. To disguise oneself by painting the face completely white.

Examples:

Noun: 1. The actor's whiteface gave him an otherworldly presence on stage.
2. The whiteface with a red nose entertained the children at the circus.
3. He loves collecting clown memorabilia, especially those featuring whiteface characters.

Verb: 1. The actors had to whiteface themselves before going on stage.
2. The bank robber successfully disguised himself by whitefacing.

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