top hats

noun

plural of top hat
as in silk hats

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  1. helmets
  2. hoods
Noun
  • Sicking has designed and patented groundbreaking safety technologies for football (helmets), equestrian sports (helmets), and hockey (boards).
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Among the most successful hits was against UKRTAC, a Ukrainian defense company responsible for producing body armor, helmets, tactical gear, and other protective equipment.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort, which has about 200 residents.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of hoods
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