Used in a Sentence

headgear

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for headgear.

Editorial note

Because of headgear people also care less about hooks[1] because hey, my headgear protects there.

Examples14
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

The harness that fits on a horse's head.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of headgear gathered in one view.

noun

The harness that fits on a horse's head.

noun

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

noun

(uncountable) Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for headgear.

noun

The harness that fits on a horse's head.

noun

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

noun

(uncountable) Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.

noun

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

Example sentences

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Because of headgear people also care less about hooks[1] because hey, my headgear protects there.

2

> Do you always spar with headgear, mostly with headgear, or never with headgear?

3

While you're here, I have a couple random questions: Do you always spar with headgear, mostly with headgear, or never with headgear?

4

For example, if you required that all employees wear no headgear, you'd be discriminating against Sikhs and Muslims.

5

The Oculus is a very personal device, you'll have to adjust the lenses and the headgear to suit your eyes, and then it might be off for someone else.

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Exactly, just as if IOL bought out the Oasis headgear rights well before the Oasis really launched.

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For example, in Amateur boxing you virtually always wear headgear, in pro boxing virtually never.

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But, given all they are trying to cram into the headgear, it sounds very heavy.

9

They have absolute market dominance in VR headgear, like MS has in component technology.

10

It was clear years ago that it was possible to make better VR headgear.

11

Hats, and indeed Masks(where you see only the headgear and not the identity behind it), would be a great addition to Google+.

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> Do you always spar with headgear Sparring gloves (bigger, heavier, softer) or not is the question, really, not headgear and groin protector.

Quote examples

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And of course the ever-present dream of "smart" contact lenses that can adjust how incoming light is magnified on an adaptive basis or offer AR functionality without any headgear at all.

Proper noun examples

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I used to box for a few years and competed so may I can add a reply: -Headgear is good to avoid cuts and bruises but it's cumbersome.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use headgear in a sentence?

Because of headgear people also care less about hooks[1] because hey, my headgear protects there.

What does headgear mean?

The harness that fits on a horse's head.

What part of speech is headgear?

headgear is commonly used as noun.