Definition of Helmet

1. Noun. Armor plate that protects the head.


2. Noun. A protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows.

Definition of Helmet

1. n. A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. of Beaver.

Definition of Helmet

1. Noun. A protective head covering. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Helmet

1. to supply with a helmet (a protective covering for the head) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Helmet

1. 1. A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. Of Beaver. 2. The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form. 3. A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt, metal, or other suitable material, worn as part of the uniform of soldiers, firemen, etc, also worn in hot countries as a protection from the heat of the sun. 4. That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc. As: The upper part of a retort. A naked shield or protuberance on the top or fore part of the head of a bird. Helmet beetle, an African wood shrike of the genus Prionodon, having a large crest. Origin: OF. Helmet, a dim of helme, F. Heaume; of Teutonic origin; cf. G. Helm, akin to AS. & OS. Helm, D. Helm, helmet, Icel. Hjalmr, Sw. Hjelm, Dan. Hielm, Goth. Hilms; and prob. From the root of AS. Helan to hide, to hele; cf. Also Lith. Szalmas, Russ. Shleme, Skr. Carman protection. Cf. Hele, Hell, Helm a helmet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Helmet

hellspawn
helluo librorum
helluones librorum
helluv
helluva
hellward
helly
hellyerite
hellzapoppin
helm
helmage
helmed
helmen
helmer
helmers
helmet (current term)
helmet cell
helmet flower
helmet orchid
helmeted
helmetflower
helmeting
helmetless
helmetlike
helmets
helmette
helmettes
helming
helminth
helminth proteins

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