headgear
noun/ˈhɛdɡɪr/
Frequency rank: #14,890 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a covering or protective device worn on the head
Example sentence
The construction workers were required to wear headgear on the job site at all times.
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