balaclava

[ bahl-uh-klah-vuh, bal- ]

noun

1. a close-fitting, knitted cap that covers the head, neck, and tops of the shoulders, worn especially by mountain climbers, soldiers, skiers, etc.

Balaclava

/ ˌbæləˈklɑːvə /

noun

1. often not capitals a close-fitting woollen hood that covers the ears and neck, as originally worn by soldiers in the Crimean War

Word History and Origins

Origin of balaclava¹

First recorded in 1880–85; named after Balaklava

Word History and Origins

Origin of balaclava¹

C19: named after Balaklava

Example Sentences

She said a motion light had come on allowing her to see the defendant clearly and although he was wearing a balaclava, she could see of enough of his face to recognise him.

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The Metropolitan Police is hunting a male who was wearing a mask or balaclava and riding an e-scooter.

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“They feel like they need to,” he says, behind a balaclava pulled over his face.

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He was also wearing a vest which bears a black sun symbol associated with neo-Nazis, as well as a helmet, a balaclava with a skull printed on it and camo trousers.

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Prosecutor Rachel Masters said a police officer had seen Bullock wearing a balaclava and throwing rocks and stones at police officers.

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