Look up: helmet

1. helmet
   [n] - armor plate that protects the head 2. [n] - a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
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2. Helmet
   what cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders wear to protect their head.
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3. helmet
   Protective utilitarian head covering, often with a strap that goes under the chin. It is worn for activities where the head might be damaged, such as building work, horse riding, motorcycling, or by...
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4. helmet
   /in Lacrosse..each player wears a -- of leather of plastic, with a face mask or guard. Category: Sports, entertainments and leisure
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5. Helmet
   Hel'met noun [ Old French helmet , a dim of helme , French heaume ; of Teutonic origin; confer German helm , akin to Anglo-Saxon & Old Saxon helm , Dutch helm , helmet , Icelandic hjālmr ...
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6. helmet
   1. A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. Of Beaver. ... 2. The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form. ... 3. A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt, metal, or other suitable mate...
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7. helmet
   noun a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
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8. Helmet
   • (n.) A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt, metal, or other suitable material, worn as part of the uniform of soldiers, firemen, etc., also worn in hot countries as a protection from the heat of the sun. • (n.) The upper part of a retort. • (n.) A defensive covering for the head. ...
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9. helmet
   (from the article `heraldry`) On top of the shield is placed the helmet, upon which the crest is fastened by a wreath, coronet, or chapeau. Originally everything in heraldry was ...
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10. helmet
    (from the article `baseball`) The catcher wears a helmet, a barred mask with a hanging throat guard, a padded chest protector, and lightweight guards covering the knees, shins, ... ...from their own long hair and leather nose guards. The first headgear, in 1896, consisted simply of three leather straps. It evolved into ... [2 related...
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11. helmet
    defensive covering for the head, one of the most universal forms of armour. Helmets are usually thought of as military equipment, but they are also ... [5 related articles]
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12. Helmet
    Helmet is slang for the tip of the penis.
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13. Helmet
    Helmet is slang for the tip of the penis.
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14. Helmet
    In heraldry, the representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denotes gradations of rank by modifications of the form: 1. The king's or sovereign's helmet was to be of burnished gold, affronty, i.e. full-faced, with six bars, or grilles, and lined with crimson. 2. The helmets of nobles ...
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15. helmet
    
    • armor plate that protects the head
    • a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
    
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16. Helmet
    In mediaeval armour a helmet was an open-faced armour for the head. The Helmet evolved from the helm, with an opening cut into the front replacing the previous eye slits and perforations.
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17. Helmet
    A helmet, an article of armour for the protection of the head, traditionally composed of leather or of metals, in modern times more usually made of synthetic compositie materials. Some of Homer's heroes are represented as wearing brazen helmets, with towering crests. Among the Romans the cassis was ...
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18. Helmet
    developed in the early 19th century, the original firefighter helmets were felt caps and did nothing more than keep water off the firefighters face. Later editions of the fire helmet included leather, metal, fiberglass, and most departments are currently using a form of plastic composite. More information under Bunker gear.
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19. HELMET
    Use(ful)(less) augmentation to the skull. Typically, a hard outer shell bonded to a layer of crushable polystyrene. The bird of prey look predominates at the high end, the bowl look, lower down. The more holes the better, for rider comfort and manufacturer profit. Designers are reportedly working on...
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20. Helmet
    A `helmet` is a form of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., English policeman`s helmet) without protective function are sometimes used. The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900BC, who wore thick leather or bronze ...
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21. Helmet
    (band) `Helmet` is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member. Helmet has released seven studio albums and two compilation albums. The...
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22. Helmet
    (cricket) In the sport of cricket, batsmen often wear a `helmet` to protect themselves from injury by the cricket ball, which is very hard and can be bowled to them at speeds over . There are recorded instances of cricketers using towels, scarves and padded caps to protect themselves througho...
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23. Helmet
    (heraldry) In heraldic achievements, the `helmet` or `helm` is situated above the shield and bears the torse and crest. The style of helmet displayed varies according to rank and social status, and these styles developed over time, in step with the development of actual military helmets.<r...
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