white-face Synonyms
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white-face Meaning
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white-face (n.)
A white mark in the forehead of a horse, descending almost to the nose; -- called also white-blaze.
white-face Sentence Examples
- The clown's white-face mask hid his true identity.
- The geisha's white-face makeup enhanced her delicate features.
- The mime's white-face allowed her to express a range of emotions without words.
- The traditional white-face makeup of kabuki theater is highly stylized.
- The Pierrot character in commedia dell'arte is typically depicted with a white-face.
- Some people find white-face makeup offensive, as it can be associated with racism.
- The white-face makeup worn by clowns and mimes can help them create a larger-than-life presence.
- The white-face makeup of the Japanese Noh theater is considered sacred.
- The white-face makeup of Peking opera is used to represent a male character.
- The white-face makeup of the kabuki theater is used to create a sense of otherworldliness.
FAQs About the word white-face
A white mark in the forehead of a horse, descending almost to the nose; -- called also white-blaze.
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The clown's white-face mask hid his true identity.
The geisha's white-face makeup enhanced her delicate features.
The mime's white-face allowed her to express a range of emotions without words.
The traditional white-face makeup of kabuki theater is highly stylized.
