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单词 headpiece
释义

headpiece

noun

head·​piece ˈhed-ˌpēs How to pronounce headpiece (audio)
1
a
: a protective or defensive covering for the head
b
: an ornamental, ceremonial, or traditional covering for the head
2
: brains, intelligence
3
: an ornament especially at the beginning of a chapter

Synonyms

  • cap
  • chapeau
  • hat
  • headdress
  • headgear
  • lid [slang]
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Example Sentences

The bride wore a veil with a beaded headpiece. the bride will be wearing a flowing veil fastened to a pearl-covered headpiece
Recent Examples on the Web Put on her iconic headpiece and don't forget your scepter. Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2022 Given that legacy, passing down pieces of regalia from generation to generation means much more to Ansen Eagletail, a 14-year-old chicken dancer who wore a headpiece called a roach that once belonged to his grandfather. New York Times, 30 July 2022 For an Easter church service in Windsor earlier this month, the Duchess wore another headpiece by Taylor—a blue headband that was already part of her collection—that time styled with a duck egg Emilia Wickstead coat dress. Vogue, 26 Apr. 2022 The pair sported similar floral print outfits with Teigen completing her look with a lei while Luna wore a palm frond headpiece. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 14 Apr. 2022 Portman wore a sparkly Celine mini dress in London and a stunning red dress with a matching flower headpiece in L.A. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 The singer attended the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in Venice on Saturday, rocking a regal, floral-print ensemble from the designers — complete with a matching cape and embellished headpiece. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 The gorgeous gold kokoshnik traditional Russian headpiece was made in-house. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Notably on view will be an emerald and diamond headpiece that Prince Albert designed for Queen Victoria. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

headpiece

noun

1
as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown the bride will be wearing a flowing veil fastened to a pearl-covered headpiece

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hat
  • cap
  • helmet
  • headdress
  • headgear
  • chapeau
  • hood
  • lid
  • turban
  • bonnet
  • skullcap
  • beret
  • bowler
  • pillbox
  • helm
  • boater
  • sombrero
  • fedora
  • calotte
  • zucchetto
  • fez
  • cloche
  • biretta
  • topper
  • tam
  • casque
  • tricorn
  • cowl
  • toque
  • sunbonnet
  • panama
  • homburg
  • tricorne
  • baseball cap
  • castor
  • leghorn
  • shako
  • cocked hat
  • derby
  • top hat
  • kufi
  • opera hat
  • service cap
  • silk hat
  • cowboy hat
  • picture hat
  • garrison cap
  • kepi
  • plug hat
  • mitre
  • miter
  • overseas cap
  • porkpie hat
  • stocking cap
  • stovepipe
  • capuche
  • hard hat
  • skimmer
  • high hat
  • warbonnet
  • sou'wester
  • billycock
  • képi
  • tam-o'-shanter
  • ten-gallon hat
  • Stetson
  • nightcap
2
as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems she has looks and personality but not much in the way of a headpiece

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • intellect
  • intelligence
  • sense
  • brain(s)
  • reason
  • talent
  • intellectuality
  • gray matter
  • mentality
  • brainpower
  • smarts
  • skull
  • wit
  • wisdom
  • aptitude
  • insight
  • mind
  • intellectualism
  • brilliance
  • perception
  • judgment
  • horse sense
  • common sense
  • perspicacity
  • mother wit
  • acumen
  • percipience
  • apprehension
  • alertness
  • highbrowism
  • head
  • astuteness
  • discriminability
  • eggheadedness
  • discernment
  • braininess
  • judgement
  • sagacity
  • sapience

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • density
  • denseness
  • dullness
  • idiocy
  • dulness
  • foolishness
  • dumbness
  • fatuity
  • dopiness
  • stupidity
  • slowness
  • feeblemindedness
  • half-wittedness
  • imbecility
  • simpleness
  • senselessness
  • doltishness
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