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headgear

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/

The English word “headgear” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  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.

Etymology

From head + gear.

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