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helmet

[ hel-mit ]

noun

  1. any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.
  2. medieval armor for the head.
  3. (in fencing, singlestick, etc.) a protective device for the head and face consisting of reinforced wire mesh.
  4. anything resembling a helmet in form or position.


helmet

/ ˈɛɪ /

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
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • m· adjective
  • m· adjective
  • un·m· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of helmet1

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French healmet, helmet, diminutive of helme helm 2
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of helmet1

C15: from Old French, diminutive of helme, of Germanic origin
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Blanca Castro puts on a builder's helmet before opening the door to her kitchen.

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The archaeologist told the BBC that if the helmet is indeed proved to have come from Denmark, it could change our understanding of the balance of power in 7th Century northern Europe.

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“Roger,” another said as a crew member, wearing a helmet and an orange and yellow jacket, held on to a cable and jumped out of the helicopter.

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“Bass was wearing Crowley’s brush jacket and helmet and all the fire stuff. They were locked arms, then they had one little breakup. Imagine if you were married — have one breakup, you’re gonna get divorced?”

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Trump only wishes he could wear the helmet and growl out “I AM the Law” with the fury of Stallone.

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