balaclava

bal·a·cla·va

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bal-uh-klah-vuh]
- /ˌbæl əˈklɑ və/
- /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-uh-klah-vuh]
- /ˌbæl əˈklɑ və/

Definitions of balaclava word

countable noun balaclava A balaclava is a tight woollen hood that covers every part of your head except your face. 3
noun balaclava a close-fitting woollen hood that covers the ears and neck, as originally worn by soldiers in the Crimean War 3
noun balaclava a knitted covering for the head and neck, with an opening for the nose and eyes, worn for protection against wind and extreme cold 3
noun balaclava a close-fitting, knitted cap that covers the head, neck, and tops of the shoulders, worn especially by mountain climbers, soldiers, skiers, etc. 1
noun balaclava A close-fitting garment covering the whole head and neck except for parts of the face, typically made of wool. 1
noun balaclava woollen ski mask 1

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Origin of balaclava

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; named after Balaklava

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Parts of speech for Balaclava

noun

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balaclava popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for balaclava

noun balaclava

busby — a tall fur helmet with a bag hanging from the top to the right side, worn by certain soldiers, usually hussars, as in the British Army

Just one Synonym for balaclava