Meaning of the word balaclava in English
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balaclava
US /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/
UK /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/
Noun
1.
a close-fitting wool or similar cap covering the whole head and neck, with openings for the eyes and sometimes the mouth.
Example:
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He pulled on his balaclava before heading out into the freezing wind.
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Skiers often wear balaclavas for warmth and protection.
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