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Balaclava: meaning, definitions and examples

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balaclava

 

[ หŒbรฆlษ™หˆklษ‘หvษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing item

A balaclava is a form of headwear that covers the whole head, face, and neck except for the eyes, mouth, and sometimes the nose. It is typically made from warm materials like wool or synthetic fabrics and is designed to provide insulation in cold weather. Often associated with outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, or military use, it can protect against harsh elements. The design allows for freedom of movement while keeping the face warm.

Synonyms

face mask, hood, ski mask

Examples of usage

  • She wore a balaclava while skiing in the mountains.
  • The soldiers were equipped with balaclavas for their winter training.
  • During the winter storms, a balaclava is essential for staying warm.
  • He donned a balaclava to protect against the biting cold.

Translations

Translations of the word "balaclava" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balaclava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฒเคพเค•เฅเคฒเคพเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Balaclava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balaclava

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปะฐะบะปะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ balaclava

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฉใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท balaclava

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ balaclava

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balaclava

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๋ผํด๋ผ๋ฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู„ุงูƒู„ุงูุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balaclava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balaclava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข็ฝฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ balaclava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ balaklava

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะฐะบะปะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balaklava

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ balaclava

Etymology

The term 'balaclava' originates from the Battle of Balaclava, which took place during the Crimean War in 1854. British troops were issued knitted headgear to keep warm in the harsh Russian winter, and this headwear became known as 'balaclavas.' The name itself is derived from the British Army's involvement in the battle, where the cold and difficult conditions highlighted the need for effective head protection. Since then, the balaclava has evolved and has been adopted in various cultures and environments, often associated with outdoor sports and, in some contexts, with anonymity due to its coverage of the face.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,752, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.