noun
headgear
HEHD-geer
noun
1
Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, or hood.
"Boxers must wear protective headgear during training."
2
An orthodontic device worn outside the mouth to help correct severe bite problems.
"The orthodontist recommended headgear alongside her braces."
Word Forms
headgears plural
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Etymology
A compound of "head" and "gear."