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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At her side, Kalista wears a pink and blue helmet, black gloves, knee pads and ice skates, stepping back and forth alongside her mom.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris (L) signs a Commanders helmet while joined by Washington D.C.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
The attacker was dressed in all black clothing and wore a helmet and balaclava, Reuters also reported, citing local newspaper Ouest France.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Video of the takedown shows Pope emerge from the house wearing a vintage-style soldier’s helmet.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris (L) signs a Commanders helmet while joined by Washington D.C.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
The attacker was dressed in all black clothing and wore a helmet and balaclava, Reuters also reported, citing local newspaper Ouest France.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Video of the takedown shows Pope emerge from the house wearing a vintage-style soldier’s helmet.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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