Headgear: meaning, definitions and examples
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headgear
[ ˈhɛdˌɡɪər ]
protective equipment
Headgear refers to any type of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries. It can include helmets, caps, hats, headbands, etc.
Synonyms
headwear, helmet, protective headgear
Examples of usage
- A football player wears headgear to protect himself from head injuries.
- The construction worker always wears headgear while working on the site.
- She put on her headgear before riding her bike.
fashion accessory
Headgear can also refer to fashionable head accessories worn as a style statement. This includes hats, caps, headbands, hair accessories, etc.
Synonyms
headdress, headpiece, headwear
Examples of usage
- She loves to wear different types of headgear to match her outfits.
- He wore a stylish fedora as his headgear for the party.
- The bride had a beautiful floral headgear for her wedding.
Translations
Translations of the word "headgear" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chapéu
- capacete
- cobertura para a cabeça
🇮🇳 सिर का सामान
- टोपी
- हेलमेट
🇩🇪 Kopfbedeckung
- Helm
- Hut
🇮🇩 penutup kepala
- helm
- topi
🇺🇦 головний убір
- шолом
- капелюх
🇵🇱 nakrycie głowy
- hełm
- kapelusz
🇯🇵 ヘッドギア
- ヘルメット
- 帽子
🇫🇷 couvre-chef
- casque
- chapeau
🇪🇸 sombrero
- casco
- gorro
🇹🇷 başlık
- kask
- şapka
🇰🇷 머리 장식
- 헬멧
- 모자
🇸🇦 غطاء رأس
- خوذة
- قبعة
🇨🇿 pokryvka hlavy
- helma
- klobouk
🇸🇰 pokrytie hlavy
- prilba
- klobúk
🇨🇳 头饰
- 头盔
- 帽子
🇸🇮 pokrivalo za glavo
- čelada
- klobuk
🇮🇸 höfðubúnaður
- hjálmur
- hattur
🇰🇿 бас киімі
- дулыға
- бас киім
🇬🇪 თავის სარქველი
- ჩაფხუტი
- ქუდი
🇦🇿 baş geyimi
- dəbilqə
- papaq
🇲🇽 sombrero
- casco
- gorro
Etymology
The term 'headgear' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'head' and 'gear'. Initially used mainly for protective gear, it later evolved to include fashionable accessories. Headgear has been an essential part of human attire throughout history, serving both practical and decorative purposes.
See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.