helmet
Americannoun
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any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.
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medieval armor for the head.
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(in fencing, singlestick, etc.) a protective device for the head and face consisting of reinforced wire mesh.
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anything resembling a helmet in form or position.
noun
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a piece of protective or defensive armour for the head worn by soldiers, policemen, firemen, divers, etc
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biology a part or structure resembling a helmet, esp the upper part of the calyx of certain flowers
Other Word Forms
- helmeted adjective
- helmetlike adjective
- unhelmeted adjective
Etymology
Origin of helmet
1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French healmet, helmet, diminutive of helme helm 2
Example Sentences
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Marquez capped a remarkable comeback from injury last year, winning his first championship since 2019 after a gruelling struggle that almost forced him to hang up his helmet.
From Barron's
“It’s not smart if you’re going to tell him,” said a troll wearing a helmet with deer horns.
From Literature
The Spaniard capped a remarkable comeback from injury last year, winning his first championship since 2019 after a gruelling struggle that almost forced him to hang up his helmet.
From Barron's
All that remained was to put rules down on paper, develop special helmets and invent a machine to mould the snowballs.
From Barron's
As Díaz got set for his next pitch, Freeman tapped on his helmet in a playful attempt to challenge the call.
From Los Angeles Times
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