watch-cap

Knit sailor headwear

A watch-cap is a close-fitting knitted cap, typically wool, worn for warmth.

The name comes from sailors standing watch in cold weather.

Watch-caps fold up at the brim and sit snugly on the head: He pulled his watch-cap down over his ears.

Also spelled watchcap or watch cap.

headwear

beanie

Snug brimless cap

snug-fit · cold-weather · winter · commando · docker · longshoreman · stevedore · military · tactical · outdoor

nautical

sailor

Seafaring crew member

  • navyMaritime military force
  • seamanOne who works ships
  • dockMooring structure at water's edge

maritime · shipyard · deckhand · fisherman · submarine · captain · anchor · vessel · coast guard · merchant marine

knitted

wool

Sheared animal fiber

  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts
  • ribbedWith raised parallel lines
  • acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber

handmade · cable-knit · stitch · fleece · crochet · merino · cashmere · chunky · double-knit · cuffed

style

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

urban · workwear · minimalist · utilitarian · rugged · understated · retro · slouchy · fitted · rolled

Opposites
headwear formality

watch-capfedora

Soft creased felt hat

homburg · fascinator · tiara · crown · top hat

headwear structure

watch-caphelmet

Protective head covering

hard hat · visor · construction helmet · sombrero · top hat

Family

watch, cap, watches, watched, watching, watcher, watchers, watchful, watchman

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G