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helmet

 

[ ˈhɛlmɪt ]

Noun
Equipment and tools
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.

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Word Description / Examples
helmet

General term for any protective headgear.

  • He wore a helmet while riding his bike
  • The soldier's helmet protected him in battle
headgear

A broader term that includes various types of head coverings, not necessarily protective.

  • She needs special headgear for her orthodontic treatment
  • The traditional festival featured colorful headgear
hard hat

Specific to construction and industrial settings; used for safety at work sites.

  • All workers on the construction site must wear a hard hat
  • The hard hat saved him from a falling brick
protective helmet

Emphasizes the protective function of the helmet; used in various activities needing safety.

  • Wearing a protective helmet is essential when you go rock climbing
  • The motorcyclist never rides without his 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.