1
: a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor see armor illustration
2
: any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact
3
: something resembling a helmet
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Also, don't try to be cool by not wearing a helmet.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Authorities later found a ballistic helmet, night-vision goggles, respirators and ammunition in the car, along with a package of shooting range targets, some of which were used.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
Officials called the first penalty against the Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. for roughing the passer when Anderson’s helmet made contact with Mahomes in the first quarter.
—Jenna West, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The helmet is one of nearly 500 items that will be sold on January 25.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Authorities later found a ballistic helmet, night-vision goggles, respirators and ammunition in the car, along with a package of shooting range targets, some of which were used.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
Officials called the first penalty against the Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. for roughing the passer when Anderson’s helmet made contact with Mahomes in the first quarter.
—Jenna West, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The helmet is one of nearly 500 items that will be sold on January 25.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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