"helmet" Definition

Definitions for the word "helmet" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. of Beaver.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The upper part of a retort.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
The hood-formed upper sepal or petal of some flowers, as of the monkshood or the snapdragon.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A naked shield or protuberance on the top or fore part of the head of a bird.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
Protective head-covering worn by a policeman, motor cyclist, etc. [french from germanic]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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