1. A light cloth covering for a military cap or helmet, typically with a flap extending down the back of the neck to protect against sun and heat.
Usage: Usually plural or used in singular form; historically associated with British military uniforms; Named after Sir Henry Havelock, a 19th-century British general

Examples

• The soldiers wore havelocks during their deployment in the desert to shield their necks from the intense sun.
• The museum displayed a collection of vintage havelocks from the colonial era.
• Officers issued havelocks to all troops marching through the hot climate.
• The havelock was an essential piece of equipment for soldiers stationed in tropical regions.