headgear

UK
/ˈhɛdɡɪə/
US
/ˈhɛdɡɪr/

Translations

headgearnoun
All laboratory workers must wear appropriate headgear in the clean-room.
Tous les travailleurs du laboratoire doivent porter un couvre-chef approprié dans la salle blanche.
Additional translations
chevalementdans le domaine minier
headgearadjective
UK
/ˈhɛdɡɪə/
US
/ˈhɛdɡɪr/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "headgear regulations").
Additional translations
céphaliquerare; relatif à la tête ou à un équipement destiné à être porté sur la tête

Definitions

headgearnoun
Coverings or protective equipment worn on the head, such as hats, helmets, or hoods.
All laboratory workers must wear appropriate headgear in the clean-room.
A structure above the entrance of a mine shaft that supports the winding mechanism.
The rusted headgear of the old coal mine still towered over the valley.
headgearadjective
Relating to, suitable for, or intended to be worn on the head.
Company policy lists specific headgear requirements for staff working outdoors.