Balaclava Definition & Meaning

balaclava
noun
  1. a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face

"Balaclava" in song lyrics

See how balaclava is used in real songs:

  • "I'm a bad mamma jamma, I don the olive drab balaclava"
    Twin Perils — Howling Wilderness

Usage tips for "balaclava"

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