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headgear

[hed-geer] / ˈhɛdˌgɪər /




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For centuries, appearing in public without the proper headgear was a faux pas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The two young opponents, clad in crisp white karategi with coloured belts and protective headgear, circled each other on the tatami, the floor covering used for practising Japanese martial arts.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

His headgear choice upset many in Canada - a Commonwealth nation- who criticised him for not showing his allegiance to the realm, or to the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

The stores are your go-to for Tiana-themed plushies, headgear and toys, including an interactive and wearable light-up firefly.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

Shrubbery loses its bright snow headgear and stands bare and frail, too undernourished to hide the drains it was intended to hide.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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