mob cap
"Mob caps" have historical significance as women's headwear in the 18th and 19th centuries and modern relevance in industrial hygiene.
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Definition
B2Historical Fashion
(historical)A round, gathered or pleated bonnet with a frilled brim, traditionally worn by women in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Example
- In many period dramas, women are often seen wearing mob caps indoors.
- The mob cap was a common headwear for married women, symbolizing modesty.
B2Industrial Hygiene
(modern)A disposable head covering with an elastic band, used for cleanliness in industrial and healthcare settings.
Example
- Workers in the cleanroom must wear mob caps to prevent contamination.
- Mob caps are essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing for maintaining hygiene standards.
B2Gaming
(technical, gaming)A limit on the number of hostile creatures that can spawn in a specific area in the video game Minecraft.
Example
- The mob cap in Minecraft ensures that no more than a certain number of monsters can appear at once.
- Players often manipulate the mob cap to create efficient mob farms.
Similar
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