helmet

Definition of Helmet in English :

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Noun

1. helmet

armor plate that protects the head

2. helmet

a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Helmet

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noun

1.

a piece of protective or defensive armour for the head worn by soldiers, policemen, firemen, divers, etc

2. biology

a part or structure resembling a helmet, esp the upper part of the calyx of certain flowers

Helmet

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noun

1.

a protective covering for the head

; specif.,

a.

the headpiece of ancient or medieval armor

b.

the metal head covering worn in modern warfare

c.

the rigid head covering with inner padding and often a wire face mask used in football, lacrosse, and hockey

d.

the mesh-faced mask used in fencing

e.

the headpiece of a diver's suit, equipped with air tubes, glass windows, etc.

f.

a fireman's protective hat

g.

a pith hat with a wide brim, worn as a sunshade in hot countries

h.

the rigid head covering worn by a motorcyclist

i.

hard hat

2.

something suggesting such a headpiece in appearance or function, as a galea of a flower

verb transitive

3.

to cover or equip with a helmet

Helmet

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n.

1.

a. A protective head covering made of hard material, such as leather, metal, or plastic: A firefighter's uniform includes a helmet.

b. The headgear with a glass mask worn by deep-sea divers.

c. A pith helmet; a topi.

d. A head covering, such as a balaclava, that is shaped like a helmet.

2. A piece of armor, usually made of metal, designed to protect the head.

3. Botany The hood-shaped sepal or corolla of some flowers.

tr. & intr.v. hel·met·ed, hel·met·ing, hel·mets

To provide with or put on a helmet.

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