top hats

noun

plural of top hat
as in silk hats

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  1. helmets
  2. hoods
Noun
  • In practical applications, manufacturers could soon use the algorithm to print next-generation sports helmets, lightweight body armor, and precision acoustic lenses that focus sound waves and vibrations with unprecedented control.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The restaurant also features two photographs by Pascal Kinsey depicting Kansas City’s Chiefs and Royals helmets near Union Station.
    — J.M. Banks November 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of helmets
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  • All of the plumbing, as well as the kitchen hoods, had to be replaced, among other things.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Clean grease from cooking surfaces, range hoods, and filters.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of hoods
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“Top hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20hats. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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