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HEAD COVERING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the phrase head covering. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase head covering. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for HEAD COVERING

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veil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a garment that covers the head and face

• a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms

• the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)

• a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl

verb

• to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

balaclava
nounn
noun

• a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face

bandana
nounn
noun

• large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

beanie
nounn
noun

• a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen

beret
nounn
noun

• a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth

bonnet
nounn
noun

• a hat tied under the chin

• protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

verb

• dress in a bonnet

cap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tight-fitting headdress

• a top (as for a bottle)

• a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

• something serving as a cover or protection

• a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom

• a protective covering that is part of a plant

• an upper limit on what is allowed

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• the upper part of a column that supports the entablature

verb

• lie at the top of

• restrict the number or amount of

crown
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel

• the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

• a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory

• an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

• the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head

• an English coin worth 5 shillings

• the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the award given to the champion

• the top of the head

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• the center of a cambered road

verb

• invest with regal power; enthrone

• be the culminating event

• form the topmost part of

• put an enamel cover on

fedora
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a hat made of felt with a creased crown

hat
nounn
noun

• headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

• an informal term for a person's role

verb

• put on or wear a hat

• furnish with a hat

headgear
nounn
noun

• clothing for the head

• the hoist at the pithead of a mine

• stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head

headscarf
nounn
noun

• a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin

helmet
nounn
noun

• armor plate that protects the head

• a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows

hood
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

• a protective covering that is part of a plant

• (slang) a neighborhood or community

• a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera

• (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head

• metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

• the folding roof of a carriage

• a headdress that protects the head and face

• protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

• (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal

verb

• cover with a hood

scarf
nounn
noun

• a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

• a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end

verb

• masturbate while strangling oneself

• unite by a scarf joint

• wrap in or adorn with a scarf

snood
nounn
noun

• an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head

tiara
nounn
noun

• a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions

toque
nounn
noun

• a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs

• a small round woman's hat

trilby
nounn
noun

• a hat made of felt with a creased crown

• singer in a novel by George du Maurier who was under the control of the hypnotist Svengali

turban
nounn
noun

• a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

• a small round woman's hat

Best Hypernyms For HEAD COVERING

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