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- [hel-mit]
- /ˈhɛl mɪt/
- /ˈhel.mət/
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- [hel-mit]
- /ˈhɛl mɪt/
Definitions of helmet word
- noun helmet any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc. 1
- noun helmet medieval armor for the head. 1
- noun helmet (in fencing, singlestick, etc.) a protective device for the head and face consisting of reinforced wire mesh. 1
- noun helmet anything resembling a helmet in form or position. 1
- noun helmet A hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others. 1
- noun helmet head: armour 1
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Origin of helmet
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French healmet, helmet, diminutive of helme helm2
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Parts of speech for Helmet
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helmet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
helmet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for helmet
noun helmet
- armor — covering worn to protect the body against weapons
- hat — a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
- busby — a tall fur helmet with a bag hanging from the top to the right side, worn by certain soldiers, usually hussars, as in the British Army
- kepi — a French military cap with a flat circular top and a nearly horizontal visor.
- shako — a military cap in the form of a cylinder or truncated cone, with a visor and a plume or pompon.
Top questions with helmet
- how to draw a football helmet?
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