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Headgear
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hedgeer
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Simple meaning
What does Headgear mean?
Headgear means something worn on the head.
Dictionary definition
Headgear is clothing or equipment worn on the head for protection, support, or decoration.
Example sentences
Headgear in a sentence
easy
A helmet is headgear for biking.
medium
The costume included bright headgear with feathers.
hard
Different sports use headgear to help protect players during practice.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
bare headA head with no covering.
footwearItems worn on the feet, not the head.
handwearItems worn on the hands, not the head.
Word family
Headgear word family
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Practice 1
What does headgear mean?
Headgear means something worn on the head.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to headgear?
Headwear is closest in meaning to headgear in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is most opposite in meaning to headgear?
Bare head gives a useful opposite or contrast for headgear.
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