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head covering

/ˈhɛd ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

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/ˈhɛd ˈkʌvərɪŋ/B1formal
  • ruЛюбая одежда или аксессуар, надеваемый на голову для защиты, религиозных обрядов, моды или культурных причин, такие как шляпы, шарфы, капюшоны или вуали.

Any garment or accessory worn on the head for protection, religious observance, fashion, or cultural reasons, such as hats, scarves, hoods, or veils.

  1. General term for headwearA2formal

    Any item worn on the head for protection, religious reasons, fashion, or cultural tradition.

    ruГоловной убор

    • In many cultures, a head covering is a sign of respect.
    • She wore a simple head covering to protect herself from the sun.
    • Different religions require specific types of head covering.
  2. Religious or cultural garmentB1formal

    A specific garment worn on the head as part of religious or cultural practice.

    ruГоловной убор

    • The hijab is a common head covering worn by Muslim women.
    • In some Orthodox Jewish communities, married women wear a head covering.
    • A turban is a traditional head covering in Sikhism.