headgear
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈhɛdˌɡɪr/
:
tocado (adorno para la cabeza)
- Both men were wearing padded headgear to protect them from accidental injuries in simple training bouts.
- wear headgear
- crown and headgear
- beaded headgear
She knew me in my headgear days and eye patch days.
- She knew me in my headgear days and eye patch days.
- The flowing robe and religious headgear are TSA bait.
- Don't They say the bare knuckle fights are actually safer than boxing because there's a headgear Headgear.
- He was, he had mastered this Native American craft of beadwork and breastplates and headgear and stuff like that.
- And I, we, we tried to use her like once a week and she played his sister who wore a giant headgear.
Examples
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Some of the most spectacular headgear in an Akan court is worn by bearers of important swords.
Academic text (2003) -
All three wear beaded attire and headgear topped by projections known as oro.
Academic text (1997) -
Is that a beautiful piece of headgear? - Thank you.
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What is the purpose of that peculiar headgear?
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Whose headgear is this?
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He was buried wearing this elaborate, enigmatic headgear.
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And of course, the Oba wears the most elaborate beaded headgear, his crown.
Academic text (1993) -
Wrestler Dena Glisan adjusts her headgear before the championship match to ensure it fits properly.
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Many cultures have unique headgear that is worn during traditional ceremonies.
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Regulations require all players to wear protective headgear when participating in contact sports.
Synonyms
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1.0
A shaped covering for the head with a brim worn for warmth, protection, or style
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1.0
A hard or padded hat that protects the head from injury
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1.0
A soft hat that fits the head, often with a small brim
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1.3
A pair of headphones you wear over your head with a microphone for listening and speaking
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1.0
A band you wear around the head to keep hair back and for decoration
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4.1
A hat for women or children tied under the chin that covers the ears and back of the head
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5.6
An item worn on the head for ceremonies like weddings
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3.6
A piece of hair worn to hide baldness or change hairstyle
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2.3
A piece of cloth often worn by women on the head for warmth, to cover hair, or for style
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7.6
A small round cap that fits the top of the head and has no brim, often worn for religious reasons
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2.7
A hard padded hat with a face mask that protects a player's head and face during American football
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3.1
Items you wear on your head, like hats or helmets
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2.2
Cloth or hat that people wear on the head, sometimes over the face
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1.0
A hat with a wide brim that protects your face and neck from the sun
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5.8
A strong covering worn on the head to protect it
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9.0
A headdress made of feathers that some Native American leaders wear for ceremonies
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2.7
A hard plastic or metal hat that protects the head on construction sites
A cloth worn on the head for cultural, religious, or protective reasons
A cover worn on the head decorated with jewels for special events
A helmet that protects a climber's head from falling rocks and hits
A close-fitting hat that covers the head and neck, leaving only the eyes or mouth exposed
A lightweight hat with a wide brim that protects the head and neck from the sun
How Protective
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Headgear comes from head + gear, with gear meaning 'clothes or equipment'. So headgear is anything you wear on the head — for protection, decoration, or ceremony — because it is the equipment for the head.