noun
- knitted caps that cover the head and neck with openings for the eyes and sometimes the mouth
Usage: plural of balaclava
Examples
- The skiers wore balaclavas to protect their faces from the cold wind.
- Police officers put on balaclavas before entering the building.
- The store sells winter gear including balaclavas and gloves.
- Mountain climbers often use balaclavas in extreme weather conditions.
- The bank robbers were identified despite wearing balaclavas.
- She knitted colorful balaclavas for her children to wear sledding.