Helmet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛlmɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Helmet is a noun meaning (clothing) A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.
Meaning
(clothing) A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.
More Meanings
- That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc.
- (transitive) To cover with, or as if with, a helmet.
Example Sentences
And then they’re fleeing in a second rain of meteorites, their arms helmetting their heads, as they run away from us.
Most speedboarders wear helmets, knee and elbow pads, and occasionally all-in-one aerodynamic suits, to protect themselves.
There was no nonsense about these women—no hysteria, no top-note emotion. They were not out for smashing windows or helmetting policemen, or blowing up things sky-high.
COMRADE, I had done well with you to swear / Allegiance to the colors of romance / In the great days when our sweet mistress, France, / Girded her loins and helmetted her hair.
Word Forms
- helmets
- helmette
- helmeting
- helmetting
- helmeted
- helmetted
Synonyms for helmet
Depending on context, synonyms include helm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include equipt, equipped, headgear, headwear, cap, hat.
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Sources & Attribution
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