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headgear.

Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/Received-Pronunciation/ˈhɛdɡɪɹ/General-American
  1. Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.

    uncountable
  2. The harness that fits on a horse's head.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The lifting gear at the head of a mine or deep well.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The rigging on the foresail.

    countable · uncountable
  5. A type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From head + gear.

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