Noun: balaclava ,ba-lu'klaa-vu
- A cap that is close-fitting and woollen and covers all of the head but the face
"The skier wore a balaclava helmet to protect against the cold wind";
- balaclava helmet
- A woollen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow
"He pulled on his balaclava before heading out into the blizzard";
- ski mask
Derived forms: balaclavas
Type of: cap, face mask, facemask
Encyclopedia: Balaclava, Ontario