headgear

English

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

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English gear.

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gear

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