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headgear Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any element of clothing, protective equipment, or decorative accessory worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, or crown.
Usage Example
"Cyclists are strongly advised to wear proper protective headwear to prevent injury in the event of a crash."
Strongest
headwear
Strong
headdress
helmet
Weak
hat
• noun (Context 2)
An orthodontic appliance worn partly outside the mouth, typically strapped around the head or neck, used to apply force to the jaws and correct the alignment of teeth.
Usage Example
"The teenager felt slightly self-conscious about having to wear her orthodontic braces to school."
Weak
braces
• noun (Context 3)
The structural framework and winding mechanism erected at the top of a mine shaft to support hoisting operations.
Usage Example
"The abandoned colliery was easily recognizable from miles away by its rusting steel headframe."
Strongest
headframe
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Headgear. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/headgear