headgear

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) Anything worn on the head, such as a helmet.
  2. Noun.  The harness that fits on a horse's head.
  3. Noun.  The lifting gear at the head of a mine.
  4. Noun.  (nautical) the rigging on the foresail.
  5. Noun.  (orthodontics) A type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems.

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