crash helmet
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crash helmet
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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“I need some tissues,” Russell said from inside his crash helmet.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
His brother, Stewart Mears, was in the group, and he told the court that Mr Mears wore a full-face crash helmet as well as elbow and knee pads.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2022
Wearing a white racing suit and crash helmet, Super Dave engaged in a series of ridiculous stunts, all of which resulted in his utter humiliation.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 2, 2019
She wears a crash helmet with her tailcoat and white gloves, rather than the customary top hat, and enjoys dominating a sport in which she frequently finds herself up against more gilded competitors.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 1, 2016
She had her crash helmet under her arm.
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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