A ski mask with holes for the eyes and, sometimes, the nose and mouth, which may be rolled up and worn like a toque or pulled over the face for greater protection
George Ronald Waite, 33, known as Balaclava Bill because of the dark blue woollen hood he wore while robbing seven banks of $46,200 over the past two years, was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in Kingston Penitentiary.
A head covering, originally woollen, covering head and neck, with an oval 'window' for the face Provides excellent protection in winter conditions
A balaclava is a tight woollen hood that covers every part of your head except your face. .balaclava 'helmet a warm hat made of wool, that covers your head and most of your face
[ "ba-l&-'klä-v&, - ] (noun.) 1881. * from Balaklava in the Crimea type of ski mask used by British troops in bitter cold weather, from Turkish balıklava.