headgear

Meaning

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

Synonyms

headdress

cap

hat

👒

headwear

headstall

helmet

halter

hard hat

head-dress

headpiece

kerchief

napkin

topknot

turban

headtie

power drill

aigrette

protecting cap

bridle

chapeau

coif

crown

👑

drill press

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From head + gear.