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helmet
[ hel-mit ]
noun
- any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.
- medieval armor for the head.
- (in fencing, singlestick, etc.) a protective device for the head and face consisting of reinforced wire mesh.
- anything resembling a helmet in form or position.
helmet
/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
- a piece of protective or defensive armour for the head worn by soldiers, policemen, firemen, divers, etc
- biology a part or structure resembling a helmet, esp the upper part of the calyx of certain flowers
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- m· adjective
- m· adjective
- un·m· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of helmet1
Example Sentences
He added that taking on some new tasks involved some upgrades the average vacuum owner probably would not have lying around their homes, such as a cart, a helmet and a robotic arm.
If they come to blows it will be a mismatch, especially since the taller guy is wearing a helmet and carrying a stick.
A lack of basic safety precautions also proved deadly: 54,000 people died due to not wearing helmets and 16,000 from not wearing seatbelts.
She managed to generate the most negatively iconic photo of a Democrat since Michael Dukakis wore a helmet atop a tank.
“I thought it would be cool to tie it all in. And those guys donated the helmet right away,” Bryson said of the Mullen twins.
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