ski mask

noun

a one-piece pullover covering for the head and face, generally of knitted material with holes for the eyes, the mouth, and sometimes the nose, originally worn by skiers and used to protect the face against cold and wind.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ski mask¹

First recorded in 1965–70

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Authorities said a male wearing black clothing and a black ski mask had been spotted running from the area.

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Video posted online showed a man kicking the side of the white Jaguar while another man in a ski mask stood on its roof.

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Witnesses described an alleged armed robbery committed by a white male, dressed in all black, including a black ski mask.

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The forecast for Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday calls for a high of 24 degrees, giving Cronin a chance to use the ski mask and gloves his brother, Dan, bought him for Christmas.

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Pollard also had a black ski mask in the car and federal investigators identified a flower tattoo on his wrist.

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