helmet

Meanings

• noun

  A protective headgear used in various activities and industries, including sports, construction, and motor racing.

  - "During the football game, the quarterback wore a helmet to protect his head."
  - "The construction worker put on his hard hat, or helmet, before starting the job."

• noun

  A type of decorative headgear worn in ancient civilizations, often made of metal and shaped like an animal head.

  - "The ancient Greeks wore helmets in the shape of horse heads during battles."
  - "The Roman soldiers paraded in their helmets, adorned with feathers and precious stones."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɛlmət/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brain bucket , hard hat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with helmet
helm , helmets , helmless

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Variants

List of all variants of helmet that leads to same result
helmet , helmeted , helmetlike , helmets , crash helmet , crash helmets , pith helmet , pith helmets , balaclava , balaclava helmet , balaclavas

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Etymology

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Old English 'helmete', from helm 'protective covering, helmet'.

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Trivia

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1. The first football helmets were made of leather and suspended from the neck by a chin strap.

2. The ancient Greek god Apollo was often depicted wearing a helmet with the horns of a bull.

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Related Concepts

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1. headgear: Clothing worn on the head, including hats, caps, and helmets.

2. protective equipment: Gear designed to shield the body from harm, such as helmets, pads, and shields.

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Culture

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Throughout history, helmets have been used for both practical and decorative purposes. In sports, they protect the head from injury during physical activity. In ancient civilizations, they were worn as symbols of power and protection, often depicting the face or horns of animals.

How to Memorize "helmet"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a football player wearing a helmet.
   - Visualize a construction worker putting on a hard hat before starting a job.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'helmet' with 'protection'.
   - Think of helmets as headgear worn during sports or dangerous activities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Heads Up' to remember the protective function of helmets.
   - Think of the word 'helm' in 'helmet' to recall its origin as a protective covering.

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