helmet
[ hel-mit ]
/ ˈhɛl mɪt /
noun
any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.
medieval armor for the head.
(in fencing, singlestick, etc.) a protective device for the head and face consisting of reinforced wire mesh.
anything resembling a helmet in form or position.
Origin of helmet
OTHER WORDS FROM helmet
hel·met·ed, adjective hel·met·like, adjective un·hel·met·ed, adjectiveWords nearby helmet
helluva,
helm,
helm port,
helmand,
helmer,
helmet,
helmet liner,
helmet shell,
helmeted guinea fowl,
helmholtz,
helmholtz function
Example sentences from the Web for helmet
British Dictionary definitions for helmet
helmet
/ (ˈhɛlmɪt) /
noun
a piece of protective or defensive armour for the head worn by soldiers, policemen, firemen, divers, etc
biology
a part or structure resembling a helmet, esp the upper part of the calyx of certain flowers
Derived forms of helmet
helmeted, adjectiveWord Origin for helmet
C15: from Old French, diminutive of
helme, of Germanic origin