Protective headgear: meaning, definitions and examples

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protective headgear

 

[ prəˈtɛktɪv ˈhɛdˌɡɪr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports

Headgear designed to protect the head from injury during sports or other activities.

Synonyms

head guard, head protection, helmet

Examples of usage

  • Always wear protective headgear when riding a bike.
  • The use of protective headgear is mandatory in boxing matches.
  • She put on her protective headgear before starting the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "protective headgear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capacete de proteção

🇮🇳 सुरक्षात्मक हेडगियर

🇩🇪 Schutzhelm

🇮🇩 pelindung kepala

🇺🇦 захисний шолом

🇵🇱 ochronny kask

🇯🇵 保護ヘッドギア (ほごヘッドギア)

🇫🇷 casque de protection

🇪🇸 casco protector

🇹🇷 koruyucu başlık

🇰🇷 보호 헬멧 (boho helmeet)

🇸🇦 خوذة واقية

🇨🇿 ochranná přilba

🇸🇰 ochranná prilba

🇨🇳 防护头盔 (fánghù tóukuī)

🇸🇮 zaščitna čelada

🇮🇸 varnarhjálmur

🇰🇿 қорғаныс бас киімі

🇬🇪 დამცავი ჩაფხუტი

🇦🇿 mühafizə baş geyimi

🇲🇽 casco protector

Etymology

The use of protective headgear dates back to ancient times when warriors wore helmets made of metal to protect their heads during battles. Over the years, advancements in materials and technology have led to the development of modern protective headgear for various sports and activities. Today, protective headgear is widely used in sports like cycling, boxing, football, and many others to reduce the risk of head injuries.