visor cap

Brimmed uniform headwear

A visor cap is a hat with a stiff, projecting brim at the front to shade the eyes.

The term typically refers to military-style peaked caps worn by officers and officials, distinguished by their structured crown and formal appearance: The general adjusted his visor cap before addressing the troops.

Also called a peaked cap.

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Headwear with expansive edges

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G