"filemask" meaning in English

See filemask in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: filemasks [plural]
Etymology: file + mask Etymology templates: {{compound|en|file|mask}} file + mask Head templates: {{en-noun}} filemask (plural filemasks)
  1. (computing) A text pattern that matches certain filenames. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-filemask-en-noun-MYKVMxVx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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