word
Balaclava
Bah-lah-KLAH-vah
/ˌbɑːlɑːˈklɑːvɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
balaclava
Dictionary meaning
A cap that is close-fitting and woolen, covering all of the head but the face.
Examples
- I decided to wear a balaclava when skiing.
Synonyms: balaclava helmet
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