Meaning Of The Word Balaclava

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balaclava
countable noun: A balaclava is a tight woollen hood that covers every part of your head except your face.

balaclava in American English
a knitted covering for the head and neck, with an opening for the nose and eyes, worn for protection against wind and extreme cold
noun: a close-fitting, knitted cap that covers the head, neck, and tops of the shoulders, worn esp. by mountain climbers, soldiers, skiers, etc

Balaclava in British English
noun: a close-fitting woollen hood that covers the ears and neck, as originally worn by soldiers in the Crimean War

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