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headgear

The word “headgear” has 2 syllables: head-gear

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛdˌɡɪr/

What is synonym and antonym for headgear?

In the thesaurus, “headgear” has 64 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for headgear along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for headgear

Meanings of headgear

  • noun
    1. Anything worn on the head, such as a helmet.
    2. The harness that fits on a horse's head.
    3. The lifting gear at the head of a mine or deep well.
    4. The rigging on the foresail.
    5. A type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems.

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers were required to wear protective headgear during training.
  • Cyclists should always use proper headgear to prevent injuries.
  • The ancient warrior’s headgear was decorated with feathers and metal.
  • Dentists sometimes prescribe orthodontic headgear to correct jaw alignment.
  • Football players cannot enter the field without their headgear for safety reasons.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms or another words to headgear, such as: Stetson, baseball cap, beret, billycock, biretta, boater, bonnet.

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