Balaclava
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Balaclava is a noun meaning A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.
Meaning
A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.
More Meanings
- (chiefly UK, Canada) A ski mask with holes for the eyes and, sometimes, the nose and mouth, which may be rolled up and worn like a toque or pulled over the face for greater protection.
Example Sentences
George Ronald Waite, 33, known as Balaclava Bill because of the dark blue woollen hood he wore while robbing seven banks of $46,200 over the past two years, was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in Kingston Penitentiary.
Word Forms
- balaclavas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headover, bally, headcovering, havelock, headcover, neckwarmer.
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