balaclava
noun
bal·a·cla·va
ˌba-lə-ˈklä-və 
-ˈkla-
-ˈkla-
: a knit cap for the head and neck
called also balaclava helmet
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While some long neck gaiters can be twisted into a face-covering like a balaclava, their primary purpose is protecting your neck area.
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
On particularly cold days, a neck gaiter or balaclava may be necessary.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Her red Stephen Jones balaclava and brimmed hat—and white Chrome Hearts boots—complete the theatrical ensemble.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
This is actually my first time wearing a balaclava.
—Emily Leibert, Curbed, 16 Jan. 2025
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
On particularly cold days, a neck gaiter or balaclava may be necessary.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Her red Stephen Jones balaclava and brimmed hat—and white Chrome Hearts boots—complete the theatrical ensemble.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
This is actually my first time wearing a balaclava.
—Emily Leibert, Curbed, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Balaclava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balaclava. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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