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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He was also reportedly restrained, and given a spit hood—which prevents a person from being able to spit—as well as a helmet and leg wraps.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Fat-tire bikes are recommended, as well as helmets.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The study noted that overall, helmet use has increased over time in jurisdictions with and without all-rider helmet laws, but helmet use rates in states with all-rider laws were generally 2-3 times as high as in states without them over the study period.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Indeed, Sawicki’s helmet contained the seeds of future systems.
—Jared Keller, WIRED, 18 Oct. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Fat-tire bikes are recommended, as well as helmets.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The study noted that overall, helmet use has increased over time in jurisdictions with and without all-rider helmet laws, but helmet use rates in states with all-rider laws were generally 2-3 times as high as in states without them over the study period.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Indeed, Sawicki’s helmet contained the seeds of future systems.
—Jared Keller, WIRED, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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