headover

headover

English

Noun

headover (plural headovers)

1. A knitted garment worn on the head, somewhat like a balaclava.
   • 1985, Mountain (issues 101-112, page 50)

     The Baselayer Range of Thermal Sportswear includes Headovers, Balaclavas, Polo Necks, Zip Polo Necks, […]

   • 2015, Alexander Fullerton, Special Dynamic

     Skis, facemasks, headovers, oiled-wool hats and their outer garments were all Norwegian products, civilian style; their back-packs were all different, but similar to any other ski-trekking tourists' packs.

   • 2021, Stephen Bull, German Army Uniforms of World War II

     According to instructions for the Kopfschutz, a pair of these knitted tubular 'headovers' could be worn together by pulling one over the head and down to the neck, and the other on to the head and over the ears.