sweat·band

[swet-band]
noun
1.
a band lining the inside of a hat or cap to protect it against sweat from the head.
2.
a band of fabric worn around the head to absorb sweat.

Origin:
1890–95; sweat + band2

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sweatband (ˈswɛtˌbænd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a band of material set in a hat or cap to protect it from sweat
2.  a piece of cloth tied around the forehead to keep sweat out of the eyes or around the wrist to keep the hands dry, as in sports

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Sweatband is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example sentences
After several tests it was discovered that the sweatband of the cap he wore
  regularly had become contaminated with pesticide.
To determine your exact cap size, use a tape measure around your head where the
  sweatband rests.
She'll wear a sweatband and those cool little canvas knee pads to play
  volleyball.
In either case it should have a plastic sweatband and be washed thoroughly
  after each use.
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