headgears

noun

plural of headgear
as in hats
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders

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  1. hats
  2. helmets
  3. caps
Noun
  • If more teams find themselves in the market for defenders who can wear multiple hats at multiple levels, the 2027 (and possibly 2028) NFL Draft class probably won’t disappoint.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, other members of the family opted for military uniforms, suits or midi-length dresses paired with hats or headbands.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • The first day used to be so chaotic and humorous in the old days, with players not knowing how to put on helmets let alone figure out shoulder pads and struggling in line drills.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Both riders, who were not wearing helmets, were thrown off their motorcycles, police shared.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Comcast’s cable division has been trying to reverse customer losses over the past year by offering a five-year price guarantee and plans without data caps.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • Formal negotiations have been put on hold until after the vote, meaning the incoming administration will be left to reconcile these regional energy purchases with spending caps required by the post-default debt deals.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of caps
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