balaclava
noun
a close-fitting, knitted cap that covers the head, neck, and tops of the shoulders, worn especially by mountain climbers, soldiers, skiers, etc.
balaclavas
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pluralof balaclava.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dozens of incidents of anti-social behaviour involving balaclavas had been logged by police in the town over the last year, she said.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
HASAKAH, Syria—In a wing of the notorious Al Sina prison in northeastern Syria, where some of the world’s most dangerous inmates are held, guards wearing balaclavas stood along a corridor lined with cells.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
Mohammed Siddique, 35, the owner of Robby's Indian Dining, in Townsend Place, Kingswinford, brought in the new rule after noticing groups of parties wearing casual clothes and even balaclavas.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2025
A wave of stylish DIY kits offers customized sweaters, balaclavas and bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
They’re throwing smiles at me from the insides of two very thick balaclavas.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
