headgear

== English == === Etymology === From head +‎ gear. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/ === Noun === headgear (countable and uncountable, plural headgears) (uncountable) Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc. The harness that fits on a horse's head. The lifting gear at the head of a mine or deep well. (nautical) The rigging on the foresail. (orthodontics) A type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems. ==== Synonyms ==== (clothing): headdress, headwear; see also Thesaurus:headwear (harness on a horse's head): bridle ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Heegaard, gear head, gearhead