balaclava
Knitted face covering
A balaclava is a close-fitting knit cap that covers the head and neck, leaving only the face (or eyes and mouth) exposed.
Originally worn for warmth in extreme cold, it's now associated with skiing, motorcycling, and—because it conceals identity—bank robberies and military operations: The masked men wore balaclavas.
Face-worn concealment
- hoodAttached head covering
- facemaskProtective covering worn over features
- skullcapTight-fitting brimless cap
- gaiterLower limb covering
snood · neckwarmer · beanie · headgear · full-face · pull-on
Pertaining to warmth
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- woolSheared animal fiber
- merinoFine-fleeced sheep breed
cashmere · cozy · snug · layering · windproof · cold-weather · polar · winter
Strategically planned
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- camoConcealment pattern, briefly
- soldierArmed forces member
- commandoSpecial operations soldier
sniper · reconnaissance · SWAT · infantry · combat · deployment · operative · raid
Twisted strand for crafts
- woolSheared animal fiber
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- stitchesThread fastening wounds
- crochetHooked needle needlework
purl · handmade · handknit · pattern · ribbed · cable-knit · fiber · craft
Act of hiding something
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- maskedHaving face covered
- facelessLacking identity or features
- hiddenKept out of sight
identity · incognito · unidentified · robbery · heist · protest · surveillance · CCTV
mask
Face-worn concealment
- hoodAttached head covering
- facemaskProtective covering worn over features
- skullcapTight-fitting brimless cap
gaiter · snood · neckwarmer · beanie · headgear · full-face · pull-on
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- woolSheared animal fiber
merino · cashmere · cozy · snug · layering · windproof · cold-weather · polar · winter · subzero
tactical
Strategically planned
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- camoConcealment pattern, briefly
- soldierArmed forces member
commando · sniper · reconnaissance · SWAT · infantry · combat · deployment · operative · raid · assault
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
crochet · purl · handmade · handknit · pattern · ribbed · cable-knit · fiber · craft · needlework
concealment
Act of hiding something
hidden · identity · incognito · unidentified · robbery · heist · protest · surveillance · CCTV · unrecognizable
slope
Angled terrain or steepness
goggles · powder · piste · chairlift · mountain · resort · cross-country · freeride · backcountry · apres-ski
rider
One who mounts transport
racing · biker · aerodynamic · touring · motocross
- headwearhat, cap, helmet, crown, hood
- expedition gearbackpack, binoculars, compass, climbing rope, canteen
- knitwearsweater, sweaters, cardigan, cardigans, pullover
- masksface mask, ceremonial masks, surgical mask, N95, ski mask
- winter accessoriesscarf, mittens, gloves, beanie, earmuffs
- winter hatsbeanie, toboggan, toque, tuque, stocking cap
balaclavabare-headed
Having no headwear
visor · beanie · baseball cap · headband · sun visor
balaclavaunmasked
Had covering removed
name tag · transparent · recognizable · face reveal · identifiable