headpiece

head·piece  (hdps)

n.

1. A protective covering for the head.

2. A set of headphones; a headset.

3. See headstall.

4. An ornamental design, especially at the top of a page.

5. The seat of intelligence; brains.

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headpiece [ˈhɛdˌpiːs]

n

1. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) Printing a decorative band at the top of a page, chapter, etc.

2. (Clothing & Fashion) any covering for the head, esp a helmet

3. Archaic the intellect

4. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a less common word for crownpiece [2]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	headpiece - the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head headstall band - a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) bridle - headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
	2.	headpiece - a protective helmet for the head helmet - a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows