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n. A covering, such as a hat or helmet, for the head.

n. The part of a harness that fits about a horse's head.

n. The rigging for hauling or lifting located at the head of a mine shaft.

n. Nautical The rigging on the forward sails of a craft.

n. Anything worn on the head, such as a helmet.

n. The harness that fits on a horse's head.

n. The lifting gear at the head of a mine or deep well.

n. the rigging on the foresail

n. A type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems.

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

n. the hoist at the pithead of a mine

n. clothing for the head

"In almost every other part of the Muslim world, controversy over female headgear is growing."

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see    headdress    headwear    also    bridle   

headdress    mitten    gaiter    covering    muff    footwear    hairdo    jumpsuit    jerkin    goggle