Hat: meaning, definitions and examples

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hat

[ hæt ]

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on head

A hat is a head covering which is worn for various reasons, including protection against weather conditions, ceremonial reasons, religious reasons, safety, or as a fashion accessory.

Synonyms

bonnet, cap, headgear

Examples of usage

He always wears a hat in the winter to keep warm.
She wore a fancy hat to the wedding.

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magic

In magic tricks, a hat is often used as a prop for pulling out objects or animals from seemingly nowhere.

Synonyms

magic hat, top hat, wizard's hat

Examples of usage

The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
She waved her wand and a bouquet of flowers appeared from the hat.

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produce magically

To hat means to produce or conjure something magically, often as if from a hat.

Synonyms

conjure, create, produce

Examples of usage

The magician hats a bouquet of flowers for the audience.
She hatted a dove out of thin air.

Translations

Translations of the word "hat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chapéu

🇮🇳 टोपी

🇩🇪 Hut

🇮🇩 topi

🇺🇦 капелюх

🇵🇱 kapelusz

🇯🇵 帽子 (ぼうし)

🇫🇷 chapeau

🇪🇸 sombrero

🇹🇷 şapka

🇰🇷 모자

🇸🇦 قبعة

🇨🇿 klobouk

🇸🇰 klobúk

🇨🇳 帽子 (màozi)

🇸🇮 klobuk

🇮🇸 hattur

🇰🇿 бас киім

🇬🇪 ქუდი

🇦🇿 şapka

🇲🇽 sombrero

Word origin

The word 'hat' can be traced back to the Old English word 'hæt', which is of Germanic origin. Hats have been worn by humans for centuries for various practical and fashion reasons. Different cultures have their own traditional hat styles, and hats have evolved over time to represent social status, occupation, or even political affiliation.