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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Thomas was going to be picked off before the next pitch, but first baseman Jared Jones hit him in the back of the helmet with his throw.
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
The helmet prevented the bear from splitting his head open like a melon or tearing his face off.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Bode’s parents threw on their coats and helmets — but no SCBA — and made a beeline into the building, much to Jake’s frustration.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 May 2025
The suspect was wearing tactical gear, including a helmet and gas mask.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
The helmet prevented the bear from splitting his head open like a melon or tearing his face off.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Bode’s parents threw on their coats and helmets — but no SCBA — and made a beeline into the building, much to Jake’s frustration.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 May 2025
The suspect was wearing tactical gear, including a helmet and gas mask.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for helmet
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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