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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Cardo has also placed a helmet health indicator that monitors shell integrity and notifies you when the helmet may no longer be fit to be worn.
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New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
She's seen sporting boyfriend and tight end Mark Andrew's #89 jersey and oversized helmet.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Her return to her husband and daughter from a stint on the international space station was marred when space debris crashed into Sam’s capsule before landing, breaking her helmet.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
More than 100 investigators have been involved in the manhunt, and authorities were able to track down the individuals after analyzing more than 150 DNA samples and examining several items the group left behind, such as gloves, a helmet and high-vis jackets left at the scene.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
She's seen sporting boyfriend and tight end Mark Andrew's #89 jersey and oversized helmet.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Her return to her husband and daughter from a stint on the international space station was marred when space debris crashed into Sam’s capsule before landing, breaking her helmet.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
More than 100 investigators have been involved in the manhunt, and authorities were able to track down the individuals after analyzing more than 150 DNA samples and examining several items the group left behind, such as gloves, a helmet and high-vis jackets left at the scene.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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