headpiece

/ˌhɛdˈpis/
/ˈhɛdpis/
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Other forms: headpieces

Definitions of headpiece
  1. noun
    a protective helmet for the head
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    type of:
    helmet
    a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
  2. noun
    the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
    synonyms: headstall
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    type of:
    band
    a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
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