Headgear

Origin

head + gear

Full definition of headgear

Noun

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

Synonyms

• (clothing) headdress, headwear; see also
• (harness on a horse's head) bridle

Anagrams

• gear head, gearhead, Heegaard