Maszkoló

Maszkoló is a term encountered in Hungarian-language technical and artistic discourse to denote an agent or device that applies masks to surfaces, components, or figures in order to conceal, protect, or define areas during a process. The word can refer to a person performing masking work as well as to a machine, tool, or system designed to apply masks or pattern areas.

Etymology and meaning: The word derives from maszk (mask) with the agentive suffix -oló, forming a noun that can mean masker or masking device. Its precise sense is context-dependent and it is not a common entry in standard dictionaries, existing mainly in specialized jargon.

Usage and contexts: In theatre and cinema, maszkoló may describe a technician who applies masks, prosthetics, or makeup to actors or props. In manufacturing and electronics, masking devices or processes protect certain regions during coating, plating, or printing; examples include masking machines or masking tape systems. In digital imaging or PCB fabrication, masking terminology refers to layers or patterns that shield areas from processing in the design or production workflow.

Notable uses: Maszkoló tends to appear in industry-specific manuals, glossaries, or project documentation rather than as a general term. Because it is specialized, its exact meaning is shaped by the discipline—industrial masking, theatrical makeup, or graphic production.

See also: mask, masking, maskmaking, masking tape, masking process, mask design.