balaclava

[US]/ˌbæləˈklɑ:və/
[UK]/ˌbæləˈklævə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a knitted cap worn on the head and neck.
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Example Sentences

The final exercise pitted a counterterrorism squad against an escaping vehicle of balaclava-clad men who holed up in a concrete building.

Local media said the man got too hot while trying to break into the safe, took off his balaclava and revealed his face to a hidden security camera.

The thief wore a balaclava to conceal his identity.

During the winter, she always wears a balaclava to keep warm.

The bank robber demanded money while wearing a balaclava.

The detective found a balaclava at the crime scene.

He put on his balaclava before heading out for a run.

The ski instructor advised everyone to wear a balaclava to protect their face from the cold.

The balaclava is commonly used in cold climates to cover the head, face, and neck.

She knitted a balaclava for her son to wear during winter.

The special forces wore balaclavas during the covert operation.

The balaclava is a versatile piece of clothing that can be used for various outdoor activities.

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