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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Advertisement On Gibson’s behalf, SCP auctioned all other memorabilia associated with the iconic hit — Gibson’s bat, helmet and uniform — bringing in a cool $1 million.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The image featured on the stamp shows a younger Aaron in his batting stance, wearing his Braves uniform (and no helmet).
—John Yoon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
But beware: The most common welding goggles and helmets aren't typically strong enough to adequately withstand the sun's powerful rays and protect your vulnerable eyes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Raising one arm up to the sky, Bailey — who was wearing Gymshark gear and a helmet — was seen posing in front of the blue ocean in a grassy area.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The helmet has a semispherical or oval shape with a ridge that follows along the edge of the bottom and a crest across the top, the soprintendenza said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Its triple-beam LED lights and slotted grille are inspired by NFL helmets and its plastic surfaces and wheels are full of cool cues and thoughtful design touches.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The six-month-old wears a cranial helmet, which Kelce, naturally, autographs.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Kenny, an avid motorcyclist, told FOX 35 that the victim was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The image featured on the stamp shows a younger Aaron in his batting stance, wearing his Braves uniform (and no helmet).
—John Yoon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
But beware: The most common welding goggles and helmets aren't typically strong enough to adequately withstand the sun's powerful rays and protect your vulnerable eyes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Raising one arm up to the sky, Bailey — who was wearing Gymshark gear and a helmet — was seen posing in front of the blue ocean in a grassy area.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The helmet has a semispherical or oval shape with a ridge that follows along the edge of the bottom and a crest across the top, the soprintendenza said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Its triple-beam LED lights and slotted grille are inspired by NFL helmets and its plastic surfaces and wheels are full of cool cues and thoughtful design touches.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The six-month-old wears a cranial helmet, which Kelce, naturally, autographs.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Kenny, an avid motorcyclist, told FOX 35 that the victim was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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