Headgear
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headgear is a noun meaning (uncountable) Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.
Meaning
(uncountable) Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.
More Meanings
- The harness that fits on a horse's head.
- The lifting gear at the head of a mine or deep well.
- (nautical) The rigging on the foresail.
- (orthodontics) A type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems.
Example Sentences
Grey hairs straggled out from under her head-gear, which surrounded a dark face with bushy eyebrows and a long knotted nose.
Word Forms
- headgears
Synonyms for headgear
Depending on context, synonyms include headdress, headwear, bridle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headdress, headwear, cap, chapeau, hat, helmet.
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