headgears
Hats and helmets
Headgears is the plural of headgear, which refers to coverings or protective equipment worn on the head.
The term encompasses hats, helmets, caps, and ceremonial pieces: The museum displayed traditional headgears from across Asia.
In dentistry, headgear is an orthodontic device attached to braces.
The plural form appears mainly when distinguishing different types or styles.
Wrapped cloth headdress
- fezFlat-topped tasseled cap
- keffiyehTraditional Arab cotton headscarf
- ushankaFur hat, flaps optional
- sombreroWide-brimmed Latin headwear
kufi · taqiyah · kippah · dastar · tam-o'-shanter · balmoral · conical hat
Protective head covering
- hardhatProtective construction headwear
- crash helmetImpact-absorbing headgear
- visorEye-shading brim
- faceguardProtective facial covering
welding mask · riot helmet · bicycle helmet · motorcycle helmet · climbing helmet · mining helmet · construction helmet · safety helmet
Military head armor
- beretFlat wool cap
- kepiFlat-topped visored military cap
- shakoPlumed ceremonial military cap
- pith helmetLightweight tropical sun hat
garrison cap · side cap · busby · bearskin · tricorn · bicorne · boonie hat · patrol cap
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
- coronetSmall noble's circlet
- diademJeweled band of royalty
- mitrePointed clerical headwear
mortarboard · biretta · wreath · laurel · headpiece · regalia · circlet · bridal veil
Protective headwear for hitters
- football helmetProtective athletic headgear
- hockey helmetProtective skating sport headwear
- ski helmetProtective slope headwear
- cycling capLightweight rider's headwear
swimming cap · headband · sweatband · lacrosse helmet · fencing mask · catcher's mask · climbing helmet · skateboard helmet
hat
Garment for the head
fedora · trilby · bonnet · hood · visor · bowler · derby · homburg · cloche · tam
turban
Wrapped cloth headdress
sombrero · kufi · taqiyah · kippah · dastar · tam-o'-shanter · balmoral · conical hat
helmet
Protective head covering
- hardhatProtective construction headwear
- crash helmetImpact-absorbing headgear
- visorEye-shading brim
faceguard · welding mask · riot helmet · bicycle helmet · motorcycle helmet · climbing helmet · mining helmet · construction helmet · safety helmet · goggles
combat helmet
Military head armor
pith helmet · garrison cap · side cap · busby · bearskin · tricorn · bicorne · boonie hat · patrol cap · steel helmet
crown
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
mitre · mortarboard · biretta · wreath · laurel · headpiece · regalia · circlet · bridal veil · graduation cap
batting helmet
Protective headwear for hitters
- football helmetProtective athletic headgear
- hockey helmetProtective skating sport headwear
- ski helmetProtective slope headwear
cycling cap · swimming cap · headband · sweatband · lacrosse helmet · fencing mask · catcher's mask · climbing helmet · skateboard helmet