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helmet

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1. helmet - Noun

2. helmet - Verb

Meaning

A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. of Beaver.

The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form.

A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt, metal, or other suitable material, worn as part of the uniform of soldiers, firemen, etc., also worn in hot countries as a protection from the heat of the sun.

That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc.

The upper part of a retort.

The hood-formed upper sepal or petal of some flowers, as of the monkshood or the snapdragon.

A naked shield or protuberance on the top or fore part of the head of a bird.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Law is the safest helmet. Edward Coke

All flesh is one: what matter scores; Or color of the suit Or if the helmet glints with blue or gold? All is one bold achievement, All is fine spring-found-again-in-autumn day When juices run in antelopes along our blood, And green our flag, forever green... Ray Bradbury

The helmet has a special meaning for many drivers. How important is it to you? - It protects my head. Kimi Raikkonen

He has done like the Perugian who, when his head was broken, ran home for his helmet. Italian Proverb

Having conquered, tighten the thongs of your helmet. Japanese Proverb

After victory, tighten your helmet chord. Japanese Proverb

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