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
Etymology
Origin of helmet
1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French healmet, helmet, diminutive of helme helm 2
Example Sentences
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All four stolen items are of huge cultural significance to Romania, with the Helmet of Cotofenesti considered a national treasure.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025
Helmet communication systems are likely coming to college football in 2024.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2024
Abdelrahman, the White Helmet medic, said: "We will keep working until we remove the last person from under the rubble."
From Reuters • Feb. 12, 2023
Nelson is a skilled sorcerer who has access to magical artifacts — like the Helmet of Fate — that give him additional powers.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2022
One screen has the words Helmet Cam written at the top and shows agents in gray suits raiding a haunted house.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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