helmet

noun

hel·met | \ˈhel-mət

Definition of helmet

1 : a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor — see armor illustration

2 : any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact

3 : something resembling a helmet

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The helmet has long been associated with colonial rule, particularly in Africa, and are a symbol of oppression. — Stacey Leasca, Glamour, "Melania Trump Told Reporters She 'Doesn't Always Agree' With Her Husband," 7 Oct. 2018 Gene Jones, representing the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation, hosted a reception for Arlington ISD student artists, and announced the Cowboys made the winning bid on all of the football helmets created by 7th grade artists. — Clarence E. Hill Jr., star-telegram, "Cowboys WR Allen Hurns feels no pressure to replace Dez Bryant; still has a lot prove | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 25 May 2018 These gamers sensed that running the ball with your quarterback under center, to obey traditions that dated back to leather helmets and a time when the forward pass wasn’t even legal, was nothing short of lunacy. — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, "The NBA and NFL Have Become Videogames," 6 Nov. 2018 Someone stole a bike helmet and a bike valued at $300 from a bike rack in the 200 block of North Scoville Avenue between 10:30 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. July 9. — Staff Report, chicagotribune.com, "Police: Oak Park resident robbed while walking on Austin Boulevard," 14 July 2018 The throw appeared to carom off Bregman's batting helmet and into foul territory. — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, "Houston Astros get wild walk-off win against Oakland Athletics," 11 July 2018 Getridge was also charged for not having a helmet and having an improper license. — Raisa Habersham, ajc, "Motorcyclist shoots at driver on I-85 in Gwinnett, cops say," 9 July 2018 Edgar was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene, the accident report said. — Lisa Maria Garza, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Lake County man killed after motorcycle crash into parked car, troopers say," 8 July 2018 Video footage of the attack clearly showed Woodard’s client, Jacob Scott Goodwin, dressed in a military tactical helmet and clasping a body-length shield, kicking Harris on the floor of a parking garage as Harris tried to flee. — Ian Shapira, Washington Post, "He once defended the poor in court. Now he defends white supremacists.," 2 July 2018

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