watch cap

• Gorro de punto ajustado que se usa para abrigarse; originalmente lo llevaban los marineros durante la guardia.

A phrase referring to a close-fitting knitted cap worn for warmth, originally by sailors on watch.

1. Warm knitted hatB1informalamerican

   A close-fitting, often knitted, hat worn for warmth, especially in cold weather.

   gorro de lana

   • He wore a navy blue watch cap to keep his head warm.
   • She pulled her watch cap down over her ears.
   • The fisherman's watch cap was soaked from the rain.