Helmet: meaning, definitions and examples

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helmet

 

[ ˈhɛlmɪt ]

Context #1 | Noun

protective gear

A helmet is a type of protective headgear worn to protect the head from injuries. Helmets are commonly used in activities such as cycling, motorcycling, skiing, and construction work.

Synonyms

hard hat, headgear, protective helmet

Examples of usage

  • Wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is important for safety.
  • The construction worker put on his helmet before entering the site.
  • She always wears a helmet when skiing to protect herself from head injuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "helmet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capacete

🇮🇳 हेलमेट

🇩🇪 Helm

🇮🇩 helm

🇺🇦 шолом

🇵🇱 kask

🇯🇵 ヘルメット

🇫🇷 casque

🇪🇸 casco

🇹🇷 kask

🇰🇷 헬멧

🇸🇦 خوذة

🇨🇿 helma

🇸🇰 prilba

🇨🇳 头盔

🇸🇮 čelada

🇮🇸 hjálmur

🇰🇿 дулыға

🇬🇪 ჩაფხუტი

🇦🇿 dəbilqə

🇲🇽 casco

Etymology

The word 'helmet' originated from the Old French word 'helme', which came from the Late Latin 'galea' meaning 'helmet'. Helmets have been used for centuries by various civilizations to protect warriors in battle.

See also: helm, helmsman.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,283, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.