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[ helm /hɛlm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

protective headgear

A helm is a type of protective headgear worn to protect the head during combat. It is typically made of metal or other durable material and often includes a visor to shield the face. Helmets have been used throughout history by warriors, soldiers, and knights.

Synonyms

headgear, helmet, visor.

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Word Description / Examples
helm

A term associated with leadership or control, especially of a ship as in being at the helm, or metaphorically for managing an organization.

  • The captain stood at the helm, guiding the ship through rough waters.
  • She took the helm of the company last year.
helmet

A hard protective hat typically worn for safety in activities like construction, sports, or riding.

  • He always wears a helmet when riding his bike.
  • Construction workers must wear helmets on the site.
headgear

General term for any type of protective or decorative wear for the head, including helmets, hats, and visors.

  • Different sports require different types of headgear.
  • Traditional headgear is part of many cultural costumes.
visor

A shield or cover, often transparent, that protects the eyes or face, attached to helmets or standalone as a sunshade.

  • He lowered his visor to shield his eyes from the sun.
  • The helmet's visor was scratched and needed replacement.

Examples of usage

  • The knight lowered his helm before charging into battle.
  • The football player wore a helm to protect himself from head injuries.
  • She polished her helm before the jousting tournament.

Translations

Translations of the word "helm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elmo

🇮🇳 हेलमेट

🇩🇪 Helm

🇮🇩 helm

🇺🇦 шолом

🇵🇱 hełm

🇯🇵 ヘルメット

🇫🇷 casque

🇪🇸 casco

🇹🇷 miğfer

🇰🇷 헬멧

🇸🇦 خوذة

🇨🇿 přilba

🇸🇰 prilba

🇨🇳 头盔

🇸🇮 čelada

🇮🇸 hjálmur

🇰🇿 дулыға

🇬🇪 საბრძოლო ჩაფხუტი

🇦🇿 döyüş dəbilqəsi

🇲🇽 casco

Etymology

The word 'helm' originated from the Old English word 'helma', which means a helmet or a covering for the head. It has been used in various forms throughout history to refer to protective headgear. The concept of wearing a helm for protection dates back to ancient times, with evidence of helmets being used in battle as early as the Bronze Age. Over the centuries, the design and materials of helms have evolved to provide better protection for the wearer.

See also: helmet, helmsman.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,188, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.