helmet

noun

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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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Other Words from helmet

helmeted \ ˈhel-mə-təd

\ adjective

helmetlike \ ˈhel-mət-ˌlīk

\ adjective

Examples of helmet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Grant, who was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred, is staying a second night at the hospital for observation and treatment, the rep says. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 July 2022 Reflective coated windows, similar to an astronaut's helmet, are in place to help keep temperatures comfortable, while a new thermal control system is patent-pending. — Maureen O'hare, CNN, 27 July 2022 Payton Gendron allegedly wore a camera glued to his helmet and carried an AR-15 rifle into the Tops Friendly Market grocery store, opening fire on innocent victims. — Brian Flood, Fox News, 24 May 2022 In the video that appeared to have been captured by the camera affixed to his helmet, an anti-Black racial slur can be seen on the barrel of his weapon. — New York Times, 15 May 2022 Officials believe that the gunman streamed his actions through a camera attached to a tactical helmet. — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 14 May 2022 Wearing a protective cage attached to his helmet, Wheeler had the biggest hit of the night. — Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 14 Apr. 2022 The deets: An app records impacts to this helmet in five different zones. — Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 For proof, check the giddy celebration at sun-dappled Phoenix Snow Park that began with Kim’s mittens clasped to her helmet after stomping her victory lap. — Will Graves, chicagotribune.com, 2 Feb. 2022 See More

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