headgear
/ˈhedɡɪə(r)/noun
उच्चारण हेड्गिअर
सिर का पहनावा, शिरोवस्त्र, टोपी, पगड़ी आदि
Core word
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anything worn on the head, for example a hat or a helmet
सिर का पहनावा, शिरोवस्त्र, टोपी, पगड़ी आदि
- Protective headgear must be worn on the construction site.
- Traditional headgear differs from state to state in India.
- Helmets are compulsory headgear for cyclists in some cities.
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- He packed his boxing headgear and gloves.
- Players must wear approved headgear during the match.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
headgear as an uncountable noun
Headgear is uncountable. It names the whole category of things worn on the head and takes a singular verb. We do not say headgears.
'Headgear' uncountable noun है। यह सिर पर पहनी जाने वाली सभी वस्तुओं का समूह-नाम है और singular verb लेता है। 'Headgears' नहीं लिखा जाता।
- Protective headgear is compulsory for all cyclists in the race.
- All headgear must be removed before entering the hall.
a piece / item of headgear
To count headgear, use a piece of or an item of. You can also name the exact thing, such as a helmet, turban or cap.
'Headgear' को गिनने के लिए 'a piece of' या 'an item of' का प्रयोग करें, या सीधे helmet, turban, cap जैसा विशेष शब्द लिखें।
- A turban is a traditional piece of headgear in many parts of India.
- He wore an unusual item of headgear to the wedding.
headgear + for + activity / purpose
Use for to say what the headgear is meant for, such as sport, safety or ceremony.
सिर के पहनावे का उद्देश्य बताने के लिए 'for' का प्रयोग होता है, जैसे खेल, सुरक्षा या समारोह।
- Boxers wear padded headgear for sparring.
- The site manager issued hard hats as headgear for visitors.
headgear + be + required / compulsory
Rules about safety often use headgear as a subject with required, compulsory or mandatory.
सुरक्षा के नियमों में 'headgear' प्रायः required, compulsory या mandatory के साथ कर्ता के रूप में आता है।
- Headgear is compulsory in the lower grades of the tournament.
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adjective + headgear
protectivetraditionalceremonialsafetymilitary
- The soldiers appeared in full ceremonial headgear on Republic Day.
verb + headgear
wearremoveadjustproviderequire
- The school does not require any special headgear in summer.
headgear + noun
headgear rulesheadgear shopheadgear policyheadgear size
- The club announced a new headgear policy for young riders.
headgear + for
for cyclistsfor boxersfor workersfor children
- The shop sells headgear for cyclists and skaters.
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- Proper headgear can save a cricketer from a serious injury.
उचित सिर-सुरक्षा किसी क्रिकेट खिलाड़ी को गंभीर चोट से बचा सकती है।
- The Rajasthani headgear on display in the museum was brightly coloured.
संग्रहालय में प्रदर्शित राजस्थानी पगड़ी चटक रंगों की थी।
- Radhika's brother bought new headgear before the boxing tournament.
राधिका के भाई ने मुक्केबाज़ी प्रतियोगिता से पहले नया head guard खरीदा।
- Workers on a building site must wear approved headgear at all times.
निर्माण स्थल पर काम करने वालों को हर समय मान्य सिर-सुरक्षा पहननी चाहिए।
- Each tribe in the exhibition had its own distinctive headgear.
प्रदर्शनी में हर जनजाति की अपनी अलग पहचान वाली सिर-पोशाक थी।
- Visitors to the gurdwara cover their heads with suitable headgear as a mark of respect.
गुरुद्वारे में आने वाले लोग सम्मान के रूप में उपयुक्त वस्त्र से अपना सिर ढकते हैं।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The players wore different headgears.
✓ The players wore different kinds of headgear.
Headgear is uncountable and has no plural form.
'Headgear' uncountable है, इसलिए इसका plural रूप नहीं बनता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Headgear is the general word; hat, cap and helmet name particular kinds.
'Headgear' सामान्य शब्द है; hat, cap और helmet विशेष प्रकार बताते हैं।
Any covering or protection for the head, as an uncountable word.
सिर का कोई भी आवरण या सुरक्षा, uncountable शब्द के रूप में।
- Safety headgear is required on the track.
A hard protective covering, countable.
कठोर सुरक्षात्मक आवरण, countable।
- He wore a helmet while riding.
§Grammar and usage
Headgear is an uncountable noun, so say a piece of headgear (not 'a headgear' or 'headgears').
Headgear एक uncountable noun है, इसलिए a piece of headgear कहें ('a headgear' या 'headgears' गलत है)।