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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She then saw a group of men wearing balaclavas running to hide, it was reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
A resident told UK media she had alerted emergency services after seeing three vans blocking a road near the village and a group of men wearing hoods and balaclavas.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
He sat directly in front of me, surrounded by several of the masked men who had now taken off their balaclavas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Rival groups of protesters have marched through Portsmouth as police restrictions on the use of masks and balaclavas came into effect.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
They’re throwing smiles at me from the insides of two very thick balaclavas.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
