head covering
Worn on top
A head covering is anything worn on the head, typically for protection, warmth, modesty, or religious observance.
The term is broad enough to include hats, scarves, veils, turbans, and helmets: Some religions require women to wear a head covering in places of worship.
The phrase often appears in dress codes or discussions of religious practice.
Muslim woman's headscarf
- yarmulkeJewish ritual headcovering
- kippahTraditional Jewish head covering
- turbanWrapped cloth headdress
- niqabVeil concealing the face
burqa · taqiyah · mitre · veil · chador · dastar · kufi · wimple
Flat wool cap
- fedoraSoft creased felt hat
- fascinatorOrnamental clip-on millinery
- clocheFitted dome-shaped hat
- pillboxSmall defensive emplacement
trilby · panama · headwrap · turban · headband · bucket hat · newsboy cap · flatcap
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
- diademJeweled band of royalty
- headdressOrnamental head covering
- feathered headdressHead covering with plumes
war bonnet · coronet · wreath · laurel · circlet · regalia · veil · mantilla
Protective head covering
- hardhatProtective construction headwear
- crash helmetImpact-absorbing headgear
- visorEye-shading brim
- motorcycle helmetProtective headwear for riders
construction helmet · firefighter helmet · welding mask · riot helmet · cycling helmet · climbing helmet · ski helmet · batting helmet
hat
Garment for the head
turban · fedora · helmet · hood · bonnet · kepi · balaclava · panama · trilby · bowler
hijab
Muslim woman's headscarf
- yarmulkeJewish ritual headcovering
- kippahTraditional Jewish head covering
- turbanWrapped cloth headdress
niqab · burqa · taqiyah · mitre · veil · chador · dastar · kufi · wimple · dupatta
beret
Flat wool cap
- fedoraSoft creased felt hat
- fascinatorOrnamental clip-on millinery
- clocheFitted dome-shaped hat
pillbox · trilby · panama · headwrap · turban · headband · bucket hat · newsboy cap · flatcap · boater
crown
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
feathered headdress · war bonnet · coronet · wreath · laurel · circlet · regalia · veil · mantilla · plume
helmet
Protective head covering
- hardhatProtective construction headwear
- crash helmetImpact-absorbing headgear
- visorEye-shading brim
motorcycle helmet · construction helmet · firefighter helmet · welding mask · riot helmet · cycling helmet · climbing helmet · ski helmet · batting helmet · football helmet
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- headwearhat, cap, helmet, crown, hood
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